Academic Advisor – MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Minnesota State Moorhead

. Advise students, parents, and high school guidance counselors on career and program major choices, curriculum, admissions and enrollment procedures, business office policies, financial aid, and housing options .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAustin • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,539 - $79,156 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising students on academic and career choices, with a strong focus on supporting diverse and underserved populations. Proficient in managing student records and utilizing data systems to enhance student success and retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In Spanish Or Other LanguagesExperience Working With Multicultural PopulationsKnowledge Of College Policies And ProceduresEffective Written Communication SkillsOrganizational And Time Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Student AdvisingData ManagementAcademic Progress TrackingAssessment InterpretationCareer DevelopmentRetention StrategiesCultural Enrichment WorkshopsFinancial LiteracyCourse Selection AssistanceTransition Support

Soft Skills

Human Relations SkillsCustomer Service SkillsPublic Speaking SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

ISRSWorkdayDegree AuditPerceptive ContentSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent AffairsFERPA ComplianceBilingual OutreachCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise students, parents, and high school guidance counselors on career and program major choices, curriculum, admissions and enrollment procedures, business office policies, financial aid, and housing options
Advise monolingual and bilingual students and their families as part of an assigned caseload
Support bilingual outreach and family events across all three campuses and surrounding communities
Assist students with course selection, tutorial assistance, campus activities, and transition from high school to college
Discuss academic progress, course selections, and career goals with students speaking different languages
Assist with admission and registration documents
Provide assessment preparation resources and interpret assessment scores for course placement or referrals
Work with faculty to support student success
Interpret Riverland, Minnesota State System, state, and federal statutes, policies, and guidelines and translate them into advising procedures and services
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with students to overcome achievement barriers
Plan and implement academic, career, financial aid, and transfer support activities
Develop retention activities, workshops, and individual sessions on cultural enrichment, stress management, time management, decision-making, financial literacy, study skills, major selection, and career exploration/development
Track and report student academic progress toward graduation and other goals
Identify at-risk students and develop academic recovery plans and retention strategies
Maintain student record data integrity, reliability, and accuracy
Maintain confidentiality of student information under FERPA
Refer students to campus and community resources
Supervise work-study students when appropriate
Participate in bilingual enrollment activities, community events, partnership building, orientation, and new student registration
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum three (3) years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
An associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for 12 months; and a master’s degree for 18 months within social sciences, psychology, or related disciplines
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds
Computer software applications and systems sufficient to manage and query data and create business correspondence, reports, and training presentations
Effective written communication and public speaking skills
Human relations/customer service skills sufficient to understand student needs and provide accurate information and alternatives
Effective organizational and time management skills
Fluency in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages reflecting the student body, workforce, and communities
Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations
Complete online application with a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae
Employment references and a driver’s license background check required
Must be legally authorized to work in the US; Minnesota State is unable to sponsor work visas
Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education, social science psychology, or related field
Preferred: Two or more years of experience working in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Preferred: Previous Minnesota State experience related to Student Affairs
Preferred: Knowledge of college policies, procedures, programs, curriculum, services, and resources
Preferred: Experience with student record systems, project management, ISRS, Workday, Degree Audit, Perceptive Content, and SharePoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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 employees and dependents