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Working Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Upward Bound Advisor
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$23.98 - $34.69
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.
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Upward Bound Advisor
Classification : MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Unlimited, Full-time
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 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 $23.98 to $34.69; Annually from $50,070 to $72,433
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 position is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is contingent upon the approval and continued receipt of sufficient funds.
*This vacancy may be used to fill up to three positions.
The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday, October 10, 2025 to Sunday, October 19, 2025 until 11:59 PM.
THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT
The Upward Bound Advisor is responsible for providing services and activities, within the scope of the Normandale Upward Bound grant, to students at Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest, and Washburn and/or Kennedy high schools, to enable them achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
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.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work, or a related field AND at least one year of experience working with disadvantaged youth OR Bachelor's degree in any field AND at least two years of experience working with disadvantaged youth
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for which we will interview:
Social skills sufficient to empower and connect with participants in one-on-one interactions and when giving presentations
Ability to build and conduct engaging presentations tailored to specific audiences, particularly but not limited to high school students ages 15-19
Preferred:
Teaching license and/or teaching experience
Math and/or science background
Previous experience in Upward Bound or other college access program
Knowledge of financial aid, college, and career information and advising strategies
Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish
WHY NORMANDALE
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 competency 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, short- and long-term disability, 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 ( . This position is also part of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The mape / Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) ( outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure ( through MMB.
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 jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
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.
Desired Start Date:
11-05-2025Position End Date:
Open Date:
10-10-2025Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Philip Beran Ryan
Posting Contact Email:
philip.ryan@normandale.edu
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