MSUAASF Range C - MAIR Student Success Coordinator

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Saint Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services (MAIR) Student Success Coordinator. This is a full-time position within the Student Success division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in related field OR two years of professional experience OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience.
• Related field includes, but is not limited to social work, sociology, human services or education.
• Knowledge of and experience developing programming for diverse populations, including diversity in terms of socio-economic status, cultural and other represented groups.
• Knowledge of community and/or government resources as well as university and other policies to accomplish multiple work assignments and provide advice to students.
• Ability to develop and interpret relevant policies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with diverse audiences.
• Ability to facilitate presentations.
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and community partners and develop rapport with individuals for which services are provided.
• Ability to develop, plan, organize, administer and implement programming and multiple activities and implement assessment of work and recommend changes to current practices.
• Ability to and interest in working collaboratively with other departments and services.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as the needs of campus and services dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Two years of experience in higher education setting doing similar work with students – particularly non-traditional and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of college/higher education experience and culture.
• Ability to conduct research, recognize gaps in service and provide recommendations to University.

Responsibilities

• Student Success Coordination including develop and implementing retention strategies to facilitate academic success of students with an emphasis on advancing equitable outcomes and supporting student retention in alignment with the university's mission.
• Retention including developing, leading and participating in student success and retention initiatives designed to improve retention of students.
• Programming and education related to relevant cultural groups and/or general multicultural needs to aid in retention of students. This includes developing, sponsoring, organizing and facilitating ongoing education and awareness opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to workshops, speakers, trainings and large events.
• Community Connections and Funding Opportunities. This includes seek out, initiating contact and development of relationships with university and external community resources relevant to and with an emphasis on advancing equitable outcomes and supporting student retention in alignment with the university's mission -- in order to ensure needed connections to aid in student retention.
• Serve as co-advisor or advisor to relevant student clubs as appropriate. Advising includes, but is not limited to, meeting regularly with officers and club, attending meetings and events, serving as resource person for club, orient new officers or members, interpret university polices, assist with planning, make appropriate referrals and assist with other supportive needs.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level