College Transitions & PSEO Advisor - MnSCU Academic Professional

College Transitions & PSEO Advisor – MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Job Description:

The College Transitions PSEO Advisor serves as the primary college liaison at assigned Rochester Public School (RPS) locations, integrating PSEO, concurrent enrollment, and general college transition advising. The role provides comprehensive enrollment support and fosters deeper collaborative relationships with RPS staff and underrepresented students, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with Equity 2030 goals.

• Advisement, registration, and retention support for students.
• Establish collaborative partnerships and outreach.
• Program compliance and operational support.
• Other duties as assigned.

• One year of professional level experience in student services working with underrepresented populations.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience; associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.
• Interpersonal skills to provide prompt, welcoming, courteous, and accurate information to stakeholders in person, on phone, and via email and other written correspondence.
• Communications skills to speak, read, and write in English and to develop, synthesize, and present information to individuals and groups.
• Leadership skills to create, organize, and offer programming; collaborate; analyze information; and support organizational skills.
• Ability to work closely with students to develop relationships characterized by open communication and to help students progress to enrollment and completion of degree.
• Ability to understand and explain educational and academic requirements necessary to prepare for college‑level work.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lb, stand and sit for long periods, and perform frequent keying.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge and skill in specialized terminology and admissions terminology sufficient to lead people through the prospective, admitted, and enrolling student life cycle stages and respond to questions from customers.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State system and program offerings.
• Knowledge of RCTC policies, procedures, and programs.
• Experience working with diverse clientele.
• Understanding of the cycle of poverty, first‑generation college students, and students with disabilities.
• Proficient in enrollment management and Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of community organizations and leaders serving underrepresented populations.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Telework:
No

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State, a higher‑education system that includes 24 two‑year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth‑largest higher‑education system of its kind in the United States. Rochester Community & Technical College was founded in 1915 and serves approximately 7,500 students in credit enrollment and 3,000 in non‑credit courses.

• Paid vacation and sick leave; 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility and IVF care.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan after 3 years of service.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible positions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.

Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care, and other services.

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