Student Worker Para Prof Office and Student Support Specialist

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Job Description

The Office & Student Support Specialist will split time working between TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Student Support Services to support TRIOs mission of college access and success for low-income students first-generation students and students with disabilities. The Office & Student Support Specialist will serve as a mentor to high school students in Upward Bound that attend Brooklyn Center Park Center and Robbinsdale Cooper high schools as well as North Hennepin Community College students enrolled in TRIO Student Support Services. The Office & Student Support Specialist will work directly with high school college and work-study students; plan and implement workshops and events; and complete administrative duties.

Salary Range:

$18.15 - $21.26 per hour

*The AFSCME Compensation Grid range of $18.15 - $24.84 is automatically pulled in the posting. The $18.15 - $21.26 per hour range reflects the top hourly rate for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in at least 6 credits at a college or university. Eligibility will be verified every 6 months. While students may be off for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year.

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow directions and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to effectively support and engage diverse student populations using inclusive and culturally responsive practices.

• Basic computer proficiency (e.g. Microsoft Office email).

• Demonstrated commitment to equity access and social justice.

• Willingness and ability to learn student-facing responsibilities and office technologies including data systems and communication tools.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working or volunteering with youth and young adults from diverse populations particularly high school-aged students.

• Previous participation in or experience with TRIO programs or other college access and success initiatives.

• Flexible availability including the ability to work occasional evenings Saturdays and weekend events.

Other Requirements

Application must include:

• Letter of interest

• Resume

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday Tuesday Thursday & Friday

9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Hours may be adjusted due to the departments needs)

Telework

No

About

Why Choose NHCC

Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes its students and values its employees.

NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966 the college is a respected thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the State of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.

Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals succeed in their chosen professions and make a difference in the world.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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