Education Specialist: Study Skills and Programming

Description & Details:

Entering the 2nd year of a 5-year grant cycle, this TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) position supports students by providing proactive guidance, study skills instruction, and project programming focused on academic, professional, and personal growth. Based on our shared SAIE values, this position is committed to service, teamwork, and belonging.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Advocate and support the development of SSS participants academically and professionally.

* Maintain a caseload of assigned students.

* Advise and refer participants to other professionals concerning academic, personal, and career matters as appropriate.

* Interpret college financing to students: FAFSA, private student loans, grants, waivers, scholarships.

* Track / monitor the progress of participants and assist with record keeping in approved software.

* Communicate effectively with students and stakeholders.

* Organize and run grant-approved activities (like FAFSA workshops) to meet SSS participants' professional, academic, and social needs.

* Teach a 1-credit SSS Study Skills course each semester.

* Support the supervision of student workers (peer mentors).

* Participate in student recruitment activities, professional development opportunities, and campus outreach.

Work Schedule:

* Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM, 7:30AM-4PM during breaks and summer.

* Rare weekend or evening hours may be required during academic year.

Hiring Range:

$44,000 -$50,000 Pay is based on relevant experience, education, skills, and other considerations.

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

1+ years of teaching, advising, or mentoring.

Experience coordinating events, programs, or group activities.

Ability to use Microsoft Office.

Strong communication skills.

Knowledge of essential skills needed for academic success.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Experience working in higher education.

Holistic student development experience.

Applicant Materials

Required:

Resume

Cover Letter

Names and contact information of three (3) professional references

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

* 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage

* Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

* Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date

* Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

* Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

* Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays

* Employee Assistance Program for confidential support

* Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

* Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)

* 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

* Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care

* Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)

* Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful…