MnSCU Academic Professional 1

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$24.40 - $35.30

Job Description:

The Student Engagement Specialist is responsible for planning and organizing student activities and programs under the Student Life division at RCTC.  The Specialist leads the planning, developing, promoting, and evaluating programs and services that are focused on providing the diverse student body with opportunities for personal growth, community building, leadership development, with a major emphasis on recruitment, retention, student learning and the successful achievement of students’ academic and career goals. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two-year related professional work experience in education. An associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months professional experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1-year professional experience, and a master’s degree may substitute for 1.5-years professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, think critically, and problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Effective human relations and communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Experience with event planning.
• Experience with a variety of social media platforms.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Graphic design experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or platforms such as Canva.
• Experience, working with, and addressing needs of a diverse student community.
• Experience working at a higher education institution.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm with ability to be flexible to support events

Telework (Yes/No):

No

About:

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State- a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care 
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

Training, classes, and professional development Tuition reimbursement  Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life c