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 THE POSITION

The Developmental Education Student Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting and empowering students enrolled in developmental education courses at Normandale Community College. This position combines group and individual meetings with program improvement to create a comprehensive support system for students.

The Coordinator provides individualized attention and guidance to students, helping them set and achieve SMART goals, overcome academic barriers and challenges, and monitor their progress throughout the program. The Coordinator also leads biweekly group learning sessions to foster a sense of belonging and academic self-efficacy among students, and plan the curriculum for these meetings.

The Developmental Education Student Coordinator plays a vital role in increasing enrollment, retention, graduation, and transfer rates, and participates in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in developmental education and student support.

Required Qualifications:

To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications. We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.

Bachelor's Degree in education, business, student affairs, or related field.
1-2 years of work experience in community college environment or 1-2 years related work experience to developmental education students.
1-2 years of experience working with customers.
Experience with data collection and analysis.
Related supervisory work experience and/or program management.
Functional proficiency with professional databases and software such as D2L, Microsoft Office Excel, and Microsoft Office Outlook and a willingness to trial technological changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree.
Fluent in an additional language, Spanish or Somali preferred.
3-5 years of work experience in community college environment.
3-5 years of experience as working with Developmental Education programs or students.
1-2 years of project or program management.
Excellent organization and administrative skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively.
Proven leadership skills and ability to take initiative on projects.
Strong written skills.
Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks and respond to a wide range of situations in an organized manner.
Demonstrated program development or improvement.
Experienced tutor, instructor or similar experience with developmental education.
Experience/knowledge of equity best practices, experience supporting the success of a diverse group of students.
Presentation, or public speaking, or teaching skills, sufficient to plan lead large peer support sessions.

About:

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 students from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students to learn.

Benefits Info:

AND THE BENEFITS ARE GREAT TOO

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying 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 collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.

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About Normandale Community College

Normandale Community College is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, which is in the southwest metropolitan region of Minneapolis/St. Paul (Twin Cities) and one of the fastest growing areas in the state. With a population of over 3.5 million, the Twin Cities is home to a variety of cultural communities and features vast arts and entertainment, athletic and family activities, a growing economy, and exceptional public schools and healthcare systems.Founded in 1968, Normandale Community College serves a student population of approximately 15,000 students annually and offers over 50 Associate degree programs.. Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. To learn more about our strategic vision, visit http://www.normandale.edu/Normandale2020.

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