• Job Description

  Req#: JR0000001916

  All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

  Working Title:

  MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2 - Director of Advising

  Institution:

  Inver Hills Community College

  Classification Title:

  MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2

  Bargaining Unit / Union:

  216: Middle Management Association

  City:

  Inver Grove HeightsRosemount

  FLSA:

  Job Exempt

  Full Time / Part Time:

  Full time

  Employment Condition:

  Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

  Salary Range:

  $33.61 - $50.52

  Salary Range Clarification:
  We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2 - Director of Advising position is $33.61/Hour; $70,178/Year - $48.66/HR; $101,602/Year . We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions.

  Job Description

  The Director of Advising for Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College provides supervision and leadership for academic advising functions including hiring, staffing, training, budget preparation, program development, professional development, project management, evaluation of services, and marketing. The Director partners with other leaders on both campuses to lead strategic initiatives designed to eliminate educational equity gaps, improve completion rates for degree-seeking students, and develop a more culturally responsive, service-oriented organizational culture. This position coordinates actions related to academic planning tools and advising software systems. In addition, this position collaborates with Academic Affairs to lead change efforts for student success, enrollment, and retention through a holistic advising lens.

  Minimum Qualifications (Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered.)

  • Three (3) years of experience in academic advising or counseling in higher education including the use of early alert systems/tools. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience, an associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months’ experience.

  • Demonstrated experience with program evaluation, policy development, and making, recommending, and implementing changes.

  • Experience and professional development in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice,along with supporting diverse populations.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.

  • Ability to establish productive working relationships with community stakeholders, faculty, staff, students, parents, and administration.

  • Independent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle high-stress situations effectively.

  • Strategic thinking related to enrollment management and retention initiatives, and the ability to conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks.

  Preferred Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, student development or related field

  • 5 years professional experience in higher education

  • Experience supervising professional or graduate student staff in higher education.

  • Experience working in a collective bargaining environment

  • Expertise with retention initiatives and software systems

  • Experience within Minnesota State

  • Working knowledge of Workday, ISRS, Hobson, ImageNow, DARS, CMS Systems, Starfish or other retention software

  • Experience developing and managing budgets

  • Bilingual or working professional proficiency in Somali, Spanish, or another language commonly used by students at Inver Hills and Dakota County Technical College

  Other Requirements

  In accordance with the 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 a Motor Vehicle Records check.

  Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

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

  Occasional evenings and weekend due events.

  Telework (Yes/No)

  Yes; May be eligible for partial telework, based upon need of the department. To be discussed at time of hire.

  Application Procedure:

  Please upload the following information with your application:

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

  • Current Resume: Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered. Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.

  • Transcript: May be unofficial for review purposes

  Internal Applicants

  All current DCTC/Inver Hills/MinnState employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

  External Applicants

  Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.

  Contact
  If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or hr@inverhills.edu and or at 651-450-3371.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
  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. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

  About

  Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

  Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

  Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

  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:

  04-23-2025

  Position End Date:

  Open Date:

  03-10-2025

  Close Date:

  03-25-2025

  Posting Contact Name:

  Julia Glenn

  Posting Contact Email:

  sn5879qw@minnstate.edu

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