Academic Success Specialist

Title: Academic Success Specialist for Course Placement - MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Location: MN-Minneapolis

Full time

Hybrid

job requisition id

JR0000005279

Job Description:

Working Title:

Academic Success Specialist for Course Placement - MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Minneapolis

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$26.12 - $37.91

Job Description

Minneapolis College is currently looking for a limited, full-time Academic Success Specialist for Course Placement. This limited position with run through December 31st, 2026.

This position provides coordination and serves as a professional resource for both functional areas of academic support and course placement for college faculty, staff, and students.  Serves as the assessment and course placement expert/professional resource for students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Interpret statutes, policies, and guidelines (Minn State and assessment vendor) to develop, communicate, and implement operating procedures and processes effectively with and through stakeholders.

Coordinate and administer all Assessment Center testing and course placement activities and processes for new, continuing, and in the local high schools, ensuring the academic integrity of exam administration and the security of the testing environment. Select, gather, and analyze appropriate assessment data and develop recommendations to assist with student retention and success for prospective, current, and former students, faculty, staff, sponsoring agencies, other educational institutions, technical college administrators, and State Board staff, within parameters set by law and ethical standards. Prepare reports for college administrators, Minnesota State, and federal agencies so the college remains in compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. Serve as the coordinator and technical support person in implementing Minnesota State assessment policy, procedures, and technology updates. Collaborate with all assessment vendors to maintain certification, develop, update, and amend contracts, and coordinate the administration of assessments. 

Collaborate with all Minneapolis College departments, staff, faculty, administration, and community partners to identify assessment and academic support needs, equity gaps, unnecessary barriers, and strategies to improve student success and college enrollment.  Develop and coordinate process improvements related to course placement policy, practices and procedures, and other initiatives. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acts as a lead in the day-to-day operations of Course Placement processes.
• Provide advising services to prospective, current, and returning students. 
• In collaboration with the director, coordinate process improvements related to course placement and other strategies to support student success. 
• 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.

Salary Range:

$26.12- $ 37.91 hourly / $54,539 - $ 79,156 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 2 years of related experience. 

• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds with varied needs. 

• Decision-making skills are sufficient to coach students on practical approaches to making career and educational choices to meet their needs. 

• Human relations/customer service sufficient to manage and query data and create business correspondence, reports, and training presentations.

• Ability to plan, organize, and administer multiple activities, deliver results, and meet deadlines. 

• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporates culturally responsive practices,and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in academic advising programs, curriculum, services and resources to assist applicants and students in making sound career and education decisions.
• Bachelor's degree or higher plus three (3) or more years of related experience.
• Proficiency in using student record systems, project management and specialty software.

Other Requirements

Former and/or current employees need to be in good standing with Minneapolis College.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

May be eligible for partial telework in accordance with Minneapolis College’s Telework Guidelines.

About

Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefi ts, and a team environment and challenging careers.
As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.
The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the link
Minneapolis College Public Safety or go to

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.