MnSCU Academic Professional -Academic Advisor

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional2‑Veterans Academic Advisor.

• Provide comprehensive advising services for Anoka‑Ramsey Community College students, including clarifying their academic interests, preparing for admission to majors, pursuing declared majors, and changing academic goals.
• Lead the department by coordinating schedules, hiring and training student workers, and overseeing daily operations.
• Develop and monitor a comprehensive assessment plan to ensure continuous improvement of advising services.
• Serve as an organizational and team lead for assigned academic programs and student populations, managing ongoing activities, services, and work groups.
• Collaborate effectively with Student Services offices, faculty, and academic departments to meet institutional goals.
• Participate in program and event development and serve on college committees.
• Work primarily on the Rapids campus with periodic engagement at the Cambridge campus; hybrid schedule with telework opportunities is possible based on department needs.

• Evidence of commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse students, staff, and faculty.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of college student development.
• Ability to learn, understand, explain, and communicate a variety of degree requirements and policies.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of student needs, including referrals to internal and external resources.
• Presentation skills to effectively promote and represent the college.
• Proficiency with personal computing/technology; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfort utilizing multiple types of technology to provide advising services.
• One (1) year of professional experience in advising or student services in higher education.

• Experience working with veterans and military‑connected students, including familiarity with veterans benefits and related processes.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience with early alert and/or student success software such as Navigate
  360.
• Ability to plan, organize, and administer multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Evidence of creating and implementing a variety of training methods.
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field.

11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave; low‑cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 – $1500);
Pension Plan; 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options; pre‑tax medical and dental expense accounts (with roll‑over option) and dependent care accounts; employer‑paid life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents; and other benefits to promote work/life balance.

Anoka‑Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.