Academic Operations Analyst

• Telework Eligible:
  No

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bloomington
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/21/2026
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Normandale CC-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  MnSCU Normandale CC / MnSCU Normandale CC Profession
• Appointment Type:
  Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position provides expertise to the largest community college in the Minnesota State system in various areas of academic planning, serves as an authority on, and exercises leadership in, evaluating course planning for compliance with organizational standards and system policy, and supports the implementation of all curriculum matters associated with the Academic Affairs & Standards Council (AASC). This role develops analytical resources to support institutional effectiveness and uses said resources directly as an analyst as well as to provide administration with analytical resources to guide planning.

This position oversees organization-wide management of all academic spaces and their utilization. This position works extensively with Academic Affairs data, including ensuring data integrity.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education including academic planning, facility management, data analysis, and/or curricular management. A bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience: and Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience
• Experience with data querying, analysis, and reporting as they relate to institutional goals
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and effectively carry out complex oral and written instructions with minimum supervision sufficient to perform the responsibilities of the position
• Experience communicating and working with a variety of partners across department types common to institutions of higher education
• Knowledge and understanding of curriculum, programs of study, and academic course scheduling is essential

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analysis, or education or educational administration
• Experience and proven ability to analyze information, determine solutions and make recommendations that will meet the needs of changing educational programs/course schedules
• Experience with software typical for data querying, preparation, analysis and visualization reporting such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI
• Demonstrated involvement in both policy development and implementation in a higher-education setting
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve upon resources and processes to better support institutional effectiveness

If you have questions about this position, contact Heather Nova a.

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn.

We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life…