Scholarship Program Coordinator - MnSCU Academic Professional 3

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Working Title:

Scholarship Program Coordinator - MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Institution:

Riverland Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

AustinRIVR - Albert Lea Campus, RIVR - Owatonna Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator is responsible for and serves as the lead of several large and complex scholarship and grant programs; responsible for designing, planning and implementing comprehensive program strategies and plans; and responsible for gathering, analyzing, and utilizing data for reporting purposes.

Develop and implement operating procedures and processes and annual work plans; developing and administering program budgets; and providing lead work to other professional level advising positions and clerical/administrative staff. This position serves as the lead for marketing and recruitment of the scholarship programs and helping students transition to and be successful at Riverland.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Coordination

Plan, organize, administer, and manage multiple scholarship programs. Serve as the program’s expert/professional resource for students, faculty, staff, and community partners (high schools, United Way, Donors, Riverland Foundation, and other partners). Promote cooperation among the local community, local high schools, and the college to identify new and emerging initiatives, increase college enrollment and demonstrate commitment to the community.

Review and monitor scholarship program performance and processes, in coordination with academic advising, financial aid, business office, Riverland Foundation, and community partners. Ensure students receive maximum assistance and the college remains in compliance with governing statutes, regulations, rules, and guidelines.

Track and report on students’ academic progress in each scholarship program. Identify at-risk students and develop and implement retention strategies for academic success and recovery to ensure student retention and successful completion of their academic programs. Create and analyze data on student completion for reporting purposes.

Interpret each scholarship criteria as well as Riverland. Minnesota State, and federal statutes, policies, and guidelines and translate them into program procedures and processes so that students consistently receive services in a timely manner. Document these processes, procedures, and feedback to ensure consistency and continuity for scholarship awards while problem-solving issues with students to overcome achievement barriers.

Analyze data to identify gaps and render a solution with support from the Director of High School transition Advising. Develop methods to integrate data from all partners and select, gather, and analyze appropriate data elements to develop recommendations for implementing and improving procedures and for academic initiatives to assist student retention and success. Consult internal and external stakeholders to create and execute effective and integrated equity and diversity strategies and initiatives to meet scholarship program goals.

Coordinate, schedule, and develop outreach, promotional and marketing materials for the programs and events in collaboration with Director of High School Transition Advising and Riverland’s Communication and Marketing Department. Facilitate media requests and collaborate with the Riverland Foundation on other opportunities to promote the programs.

Ensure college data integrity, reliability, and accuracy of student records. Identify and help resolve student record data integrity issues. Maintain the confidentiality of student information as required by FERPA.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 65%

2. Student Success: High School Transition

Provide advising services on behalf of the high school transition department to support students by utilizing knowledge of college curriculum, financial aid, support services, and social activities to assist students in making a successful transition from high school to college.

Participate in college enrollment activities, including representing the college at community events and partnership building opportunities, orienting prospective and new students, and participating in new student registration activities so that prospective and new students receive accurate information, student admissions increase, and students feel welcomed to the college community and complete their academic programs.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 30%

3. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Priority: Secondary Percent of Time: 5%

Salary Range:

$28.26 - $41.43 / $59,007 - $85,506

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience – OR – bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience – OR – an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree could be substituted for 6 months of experience, a bachelor’s degree is 12 months, and a master’s degree is 18 months within any of the following disciplines: Higher Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.

• Experience with project management from inception through execution and evaluation.

• Specialty computer software applications and systems sufficient to manage, query, and analyze data and create reports for presentations for decision-making.

• Critical thinking sufficient to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate information and data from a variety of sources actively and skillfully.

• Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to prepare and present complex information clearly for diverse audiences and to facilitate group meetings.

• Experience working effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds with varied needs.

• Human relations/customer service skills sufficient to effectively listen to and assess student needs, provide accurate information and appropriate solutions, meet quality of service needs, and evaluate overall student satisfaction.

Preferred Qualification

• Five (5) or more years of experience working in Higher Education.

• Two (2) or more years of program/project coordination.

• Knowledge of federal, state. and college policies and procedures, programs and curriculum, services, and resources for admissions, financial aid, records and registration, and student life to assist applicants and students in making sound educational and career decisions.

• Knowledge of research and evaluation methods sufficient to measure and determine program effectiveness.

• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.

• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00 am - 4:30 pm / Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees, students, and the region thrive. Guided by our vision, mission, and values, we provide excellent opportunities for students to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service, collaboration, innovation, and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the value of diverse experiences and perspectives, which enhance our ability to serve the people of our region effectively.

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Commitment : Riverland is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. We welcome candidates who understand HSIs and the Latinx student experience, further enriching our inclusive community.

Student-Centered Education: With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands-on learning. Riverland offers student-centered education that empowers individuals to succeed. Our diverse range of credit and non-credit courses caters to various learning modalities.

Program Offerings: With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna, Riverland offers associate degrees in over 90 career options, liberal arts and sciences, and customized training, providing comprehensive educational opportunities for all.

Community and Quality of Life : Located in southern Minnesota, our region boasts excellent public and parochial education systems, diverse recreational activities for all seasons, and upscale communities that enrich personal and professional lives.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

07-09-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

06-01-2026

Close Date:

06-23-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Mary Ellen Greeley Abdo

Posting Contact Email:

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