Academic Advisor / MnSCU Academic Professional 2

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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.

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Academic Advisor

Classification:    Academic Professional 2

Unlimited, Full Time

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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

Salary Range:     Hourly from $25.67 to $37.26; Annually from $53,599 to $77,799

*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.) 

This vacancy is posted on-line from Friday, February 20, 2026, to Sunday, March 1, 2026 until 11:59 PM.

ABOUT THE POSITION

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.  

Minimum Qualifications:

These qualifications are required to move forward; as such, (ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following):

• 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 for which we will interview:

• 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 Qualification: 

• 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 

WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% 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 responsiveness in the classroom and 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, income protection plans, 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 yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB. 

This position is also part of Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The 2025-2027 UNIT 14: GENERAL PROFESSIONAL LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

outlines many additional benefits provided. 

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 (952) 358-8269 or [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed. 

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.

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