Student Life Involvement Coordinator - Academic Professional 2

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Working Title:

Student Life Involvement Coordinator - Academic Professional 2

Institution:

Normandale Community CollegeMnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Bloomington

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$25.29 - $36.71

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.

Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional II

                          Unlimited, Full-time

                          8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

           *A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to one remote day work per week, contingent upon departmental needs and supervisor approval.

Salary Range:  Hourly from $25.29 to $36.71; Annually from $52,806 to $76,650

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday August 8, 2025 to Sunday August 24 at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

This position will serve as a primary staff member responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive programmatic calendar that engages a diverse student body. They will serve as the advisor and supervisor to the Normandale Program Board and Student Senate, as well as other clubs as needed. They will support assigned student clubs with event logistics and purchasing needs, serving as a key resource for students. This position will have a direct impact on creating a welcoming and well-rounded experience for students resulting in increased retention, including planning Welcome Week and other engagement activities. They will also provide supervision of the Zone (Student Life area), supervise assigned student workers, and monitor appropriate budgets. In addition, they will serve as the department lead for student leader training – facilitating workshops and training sessions, and supporting the Pillars of Leadership program throughout the academic year.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• 2 years of experience in higher education, including graduate assistantships. A Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for 12 months experience; An Associate’s can substitute for 6 months experience

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, and multitask

• Demonstrated ability to use judgement in situations involving confidentiality or crisis situations

• Experience working with underrepresented populations providing culturally responsive support to students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students

• Demonstrated knowledge of racial equity and intercultural competence

• Experience planning events and educational programs for a diverse student body

• Knowledge and experience in applying student development theory in working with student populations

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or other related field

• 1-2 years in Student Life, Student Affairs, Residential Life, or Academic Affairs program development

• Strong attention to detail and ability to lead multiple projects at once

• Experience serving as a coordinator for student programming

• Experience supervising and onboarding student employees

• Demonstrated experience with budget management

• Fluency in Somali, Arabic or Spanish

• On-going professional development in intercultural competence and equity

• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and projects and prioritize as needed

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 MAPE. The MAPE bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided. The (insert the link of bargaining agreement) 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 accommodations will be made to 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:

10-08-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-05-2025

Close Date:

08-25-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Heather Nicole Nova

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]