MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Academic Advisor

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Academic Advisor

Institution:

Normandale Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Bloomington

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$26.12 - $37.91

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Academic Advisor

Classification : MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Unlimited, Full-time

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

*This posting may be used to fill two vacancies.

Salary Range : Hourly from $26.12 to $37.91; Annually from $54,539 to $79,156

* Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch, this is the correct range.)

The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday, August 14, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Academic Advisor at Normandale Community College serves as a member of a professional team providing comprehensive academic and career advising services for students who are: clarifying their academic and career interests, preparing for admission to majors, pursuing declared majors, planning for transfer, and changing their academic goals. Academic advisors will be required to participate and lead college and department strategic initiatives designed to eliminate educational equity gaps, improve completion rates for degree seeking students, and develop a more culturally competent, service-oriented institutional culture. This position provides leadership for the department, in collaboration with the Director and Associate Directors, to coordinate and assess programming and activities for assigned student caseloads and general academic programs. This position advocates for students navigating academic and financial obstacles, and helps navigate petitions, appeals and concerns. Academic advisors work collaboratively with student affairs departments, faculty and administration to meet the strategic goals of the department, division and institution.

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

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: (expected to have to enter job)

• At least three (3) years of full-time experience working in higher education, a bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience and a master's degree for 18 months.
• Experience working with post-secondary students or students who are preparing for post-secondary enrollment, including but not limited to: academic advising, career counseling, financial aid, admissions, records/registration, student housing, guidance counseling, or other student support functions.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, which may include public speaking and large group presentations.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume setting with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring completeness and correctness in documentation, communication, and data entry.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities that we will be interviewing for:

• Knowledge of racial equity and intercultural responsiveness
• Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas and procedures to students, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Student‑centered problem‑solving skills, including the ability to assess individual student needs, identify barriers, and determine appropriate solutions or next steps while applying relevant policies, procedures, or program requirements in a supportive, empathetic, and equity‑minded manner.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to adjust to changing policies, processes, and priorities.

Preferred: (desired but not expected to have to enter job)

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field
• Experience working in academic advising in a college or university
• Experience utilizing multiple types of technology to provide advising and/or caseload management services including student information systems, student success software, communication tools, and data dashboards
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize daily work including complex tasks and projects
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team
• Fluency in Somali or Spanish

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 17,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, nearly 55% of whom are students of color and 27% 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 the services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. This position is also part of MAPE (Minnesota Association of Professional Employees). The MAPE-2025-2027-Contract_1.pdf outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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.

Desired Start Date:

09-23-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-14-2026

Close Date:

09-01-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Philip Beran Ryan

Posting Contact Email:

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