Career Center

This position will provide educational advising, career guidance, admission assistance, and financial aid support services to up to 400 Educational Opportunity Center/TRIO program participants per year. Establish and develop professional relationships in the Twin Cities area. Identify and select eligible program participants. Conduct individualized participant needs assessments. Develop individualized educational success plans with participants. Provide guidance for students continuing postsecondary education, including transfer. Explain degree program requirements and articulation agreements to appropriate EOC/TRIO clients.

Develop partnerships with Adult Education, other government services, and non-profit programs. Assess client needs and make appropriate client referrals to support offices, including but not limited to disability services, financial aid, counseling and advising, veteran services, diversity and equity, and business services. Establish professional relationships with and working knowledge of postsecondary programs in the Twin Cities metropolitan area—public and private. Possess ability to read and accurately interpret federal and state statutes, regulations, and rules related to postsecondary education. Research and disseminate current and accurate information regarding postsecondary admission and student financial aid to colleagues and program participants.

Assist participants with applying for financial aid and scholarships, and third party funding for postsecondary education. Assist program participants in resolving student aid issues and in resolving student loan default status. Assess program participants' needs and select appropriate career decision making tools and instruments to aid participants in making career decisions. Develop and conduct financial literacy, career, and scholarship and other related workshops. Work effectively with the EOC/TRIO team, with other TRIO programs, and with professionals from related programs and institutions to meet the goals and objectives as stated in the approved EOC/TRIO grant proposal. Communicate with Minneapolis Community and Technical College faculty and staff, participating in program development, serving on college committees, organizing cultural events for program participants, assisting with program evaluation, and completing other assignments as directed.

This position may be eligible for partial telework in accordance with Minneapolis College's telework guidelines.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be in good standing with Minneapolis College.

Minneapolis College is one of the largest and most diverse two-year colleges in Minnesota, serving students in credit and noncredit programs. Minneapolis College enrolls 56% students of color. As a comprehensive public community and technical college, Minneapolis College offers 114 credentials in 44 liberal arts and career and technical programs. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that help fund student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates.

Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 24 two year colleges and seven state universities. Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fifth largest system of higher education in the country. Minnesota State is committed to ensuring access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans; being the partner of choice to meet Minnesota's workforce and community needs; and delivering to students, employers, communities and taxpayers the highest value, most affordable higher education option.

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 https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety

The State of Minnesota offers excellent benefits for eligible employees:

Salary Range: $22.94 – $33.30 hourly/ $47,899 – $69,530 annual