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Dakota County Technical College

Location: Rosemount, Minnesota
Category: Business And Financial Management
Date Posted: December 20, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Classification Title	MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Working Title	TRIO SSS Academic & Financial Aid Advisor
Position Type	Staff
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Student Affairs
Unit	Advising
Location	Rosemount, MN
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time	Full Time
FTE	.9
Employment Condition	Limited
Work Shift	Day Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days	Monday-Friday; 7:30am – 4:00pm
Posting Details	This posting is for a full-time limited TRIO SSS Academic & Financial Aid Advisor position at Dakota County Technical College, with an anticipated end date of August 29, 2025.
Salary Minimum	$22.94/Hourly; $47,899/Annually
Salary Maximum	$33.30/Hourly; $69,530/Annually
Salary Type	Hourly
Bargaining Unit/Plan	214, MAPE
Job Description	The TRIO SSS Academic & Financial Aid Advisor provides professional level academic, admissions, career, financial aid, and transfer advising services for TRIO/Student Support Services participants at Dakota County Technical College. The SSS Advisor works with the SSS Program Director to meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Education funded grant by retaining, graduating, and transferring students.
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree. Three years of training and/or experience in providing support services to individuals from traditionally underserved groups and must have a strong commitment to the value of education for all individuals. Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of constituents and exceeding their expectations. Exhibits responsiveness, respect, empathy, and professionalism. Demonstrates intercultural competency by recognizing the value of individual and cultural difference; assists in maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting and work effectively with diverse populations. The knowledge of outside resources or the ability to locate resources is necessary to address student needs. The ability to communicate effectively is essential for all planning sessions, for developing and delivering presentations and facilitating discussions, for conducting telephone and virtual discussions via various software (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams). The employee must also be able to work with little supervision, understand the cyclical nature of higher education and effect on student interactions, and have good organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications	M.A. in student personnel or related field A background similar to that of our students (former TRIO participant, first-generation college student, member of BIPOC community, etc.) Experience working with TRIO or similar programs. Knowledgeable about college policies and procedures, programs and curriculum, services and resources to assist applicants and students in making sound career and educational decisions.
Other Requirements
About	Founded in 1970 Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is a public, two-year technical college in Rosemount, Minnesota. DCTC offers about 150 programs that range from an AA, to a degree in pluming. DCTC will allows students the possibility to go right into work force after graduation. Students who graduate from DCTC gave a 90% chance of getting a job after graduation. DCTC has over 2,000 students, and a very diverse culture. Students of color make up about 20 percent of the population. 35.2 percent of students are low income and eligible for Pell grants. Dakota County Technical College is a public two-year institution of higher education dedicated to the philosophy that there is dignity in all work and value in individual growth and learning. It is the philosophy of the college that all of its students should have access to quality education that prepares them for rewarding careers. The college values its role in contributing to economic development by providing a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. The college views itself as a full partner in the higher education community and recognizes its contribution to lifelong learning.
Benefits Info	The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. For more information on insurance benefits, please visit https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/.