Scholarship Program Coordinator - MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Scholarship Program Coordinator – MnSCU Academic Professional 3 City: Austin‑RIVR – Albert Lea Campus, RIVR – Owatonna Campus FLSA: Exempt | Full Time | Employment Condition: Unclassified – Unlimited | Salary Range: $28.26 – $41.43 / $59,007 – $85,506 All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Overview Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator leads several large and complex scholarship and grant programs. The Coordinator designs, plans, and implements comprehensive program strategies, plans, and procedures; gathers, analyzes, and utilizes data for reporting; develops and implements operating procedures, annual work plans, and administers program budgets; provides leadership to professional‑level advising positions and clerical/administrative staff; and serves as the lead for marketing and recruitment of the scholarship programs to help students transition to and be successful at Riverland. Responsibilities Program Coordination – Plan, organize, administer, and manage multiple scholarship programs; serve as the program’s expert resource for students, faculty, staff, and community partners; promote cooperation among local community, high schools, and the college; review and monitor program performance; ensure compliance; track and report on students’ progress; identify at‑risk students and develop and implement retention strategies; interpret scholarship criteria and translate into procedures; document processes; analyze data; consult stakeholders; coordinate outreach, promotional, and marketing materials; ensure data integrity; maintain FERPA confidentiality. Student Success: High School Transition – Provide advising services to support students; participate in enrollment activities, represent college at community events, orient prospective and new students; participate in new student registration activities to increase admissions and engagement. Other Duties – Perform additional duties assigned to ensure smooth functioning of the department and maintain the organization’s reputation. Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience – or bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related experience – or equivalent combination; associate degree can be substituted for 6 months of experience, bachelor’s for 12 months, master’s for 18 months in Higher Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field. Experience with project management from inception through execution and evaluation. Proficiency with specialized computer software applications and systems to manage, query, and analyze data and create reports. Critical thinking skills for conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information from a variety of sources. Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare and present complex information to diverse audiences; facilitate group meetings. Experience working effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds. Human relations/customer service skills to effectively listen to and assess student needs, provide accurate information and solutions, meet quality of service needs, and evaluate overall student satisfaction. Preferred Qualifications Five (5) or more years working in Higher Education. Two (2) or more years of program/project coordination. Knowledge of federal, state, and college policies, procedures, programs, and resources for admissions, financial aid, records and registration, and student life. Knowledge of research and evaluation methods sufficient to measure and determine program effectiveness. Bilingual or multilingual fluency in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect the student body. Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations. Other Requirements Complete online application includes a letter of interest and a resume or curriculum vitae; incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Employment references and a driver’s license background check required. Compliance with Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program; consent to Motor Vehicle Records check if using rental or state vehicle for college business. No sponsorship for work visas; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Accommodation requests can be submitted to Aimee Sue Larson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave, low‑cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans, pre‑tax medical and dental expense accounts, dependent care accounts, employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, professional development, and tuition waiver programs for employees and their dependents. Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Desired Start Date: July9,2026. Position End Date: Open. Open Date: June1,2026. Close Date: June23,2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr CU0307 Riverland Community College