MSUAASF Range C - Academic Advisor

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Working Title:

MSUAASF Range C - Academic Advisor

Institution:

Metropolitan State UniversityMSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$47,845.00 - $93,809.00

Job Description:

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time probationary position within the Academic Advising unit within Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as academic advisor for an assigned caseload of students to assist with degree planning, navigating education requirements, educational persistence, and successful completion of their courses and/or degrees.

• Provide a full range of advising activities to advisees in one-to-one meetings and small group counseling and consultation in-person and through phone, email, remote technologies, and other appropriate strategies.

• Using advising models and culturally responsive strategies, support students in navigating program and university requirements and policies; degree planning and revision; graduation approval; and retention support services in the context of each student’s academic, civic, career, and personal development.

• Maintain a broad knowledge of complex factors, campus resources, and community partners to support student success; such factors include university curriculum and requirements, transfer equivalencies and opportunities, creative learning strategies, pathways and requirements for advanced studies, financial aid programs, support services, community engagement and career offices.

• Manage projects including planning, assessment, decision making authority and accountability for continuous improvement that enhances advising and student services.
• Function as a member within and representing an advising team, while serving the needs of learners and contributing to practices that support student success, inclusion, equity, and critical thinking.

Salary Range:

This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range C position with a salary range of $47,845 (minimum) to $93,809 (maximum).

NOTE: The maximum budget for this position is $76,140 annually. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.

* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found at: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/msuaasf -contract.pdf

Minimum Qualifications:

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

• Master’s degree plus one year of professional experience advising students in an educational setting; Or
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience advising students in an education setting.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written interpersonal, intercultural, presentation).
• Experience providing academic advising or other student support services through telephone, email, social media, and video conferencing, or other innovative approaches to connecting with students.

Core Qualifications:

The following qualifications are required for an applicant to be successful in this position’s daily responsibilities and deliverables:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in student record and customer relationship management systems, including compliance with FERPA and similar regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and communicate complex information such as degree program requirements, pre-requisites, and graduation requirements sufficient to advise students in multiple degree programs.
• Demonstrated competence and commitment to serve an ethnically and culturally diverse student body.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of professional development related to serving non-traditional and diverse students, including development on topics such as anti-racism and inclusion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply a complex body of advising theories and practices, including approaches such as intrusive advising, developmental advising, and student success strategies.
• Work experience with education in minority-serving institutions or similar contexts.
• Experience with project management, program assessment, or regional accreditation sufficient to independently manage small-to-medium projects.

Additional Requirements:

The ability to work some evening and weekend hours to meet student and program needs.

Physical Requirements:

Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require sitting most of the time or movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Application: To apply, go to: Employment opportunities | Metro State University

 

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

 

Open Until Filled. Priority Consideration Deadline of 11:59 PM on November 6th, 2026.

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.
• Current curriculum vita or resume.
• Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.  We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports.  If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.

For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

The University: 

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

 

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2026). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

 

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

 

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

Metropolitan State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

 

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

12-16-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-28-2026

Close Date:

11-28-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kevin Earl Thompson

Posting Contact Email:

hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu