Senior Career Advisor & Employer Specialist will serve as a resource in the career development process for college faculty, staff, students, and external community to create and administer program procedures, processes, goals, plans and programming for services that support career development, experiential learning, and employment. The Senior Career Advisor & Employer Specialist addresses and responds to the needs of the students, working closely with administration, faculty, staff, and employer partners to provide career and digital badging programming and career exploration and employment services.

The position addresses and researches best practices on career development and employer programming, develops and monitors a comprehensive assessment plan to ensure continuous improvement of activities, services, and trainings to meet the needs of all stakeholders. This position also provides leadership and direction for the hiring and training student employees and graduate interns in the department

Current and former employees of Minneapolis College must be in good standing for consideration.

Minneapolis College is one of the largest and most diverse two-year colleges in Minnesota, serving students in credit and noncredit programs. Minneapolis College enrolls 56% students of color. As a comprehensive public community and technical college, Minneapolis College offers 114 credentials in 44 liberal arts and career and technical programs. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that help fund student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College’s graduates.

Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 24 two year colleges and seven state universities. Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fifth largest system of higher education in the country. Minnesota State is committed to ensuring access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans; being the partner of choice to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs; and delivering to students, employers, communities and taxpayers the highest value, most affordable higher education option.

The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the link Minneapolis College Public Safety or go to https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/publicsafety.

The State of Minnesota offers excellent benefits for eligible employees:

Salary Range: $22.94 – $33.30 hourly / $47,899 – $69,530 annual

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online by the priority review date of July 19, 2023. . This posting is open until filled. Applications submitted after the priority review date will continue to be accepted.

Select this job posting on https://minneapolistech.peopleadmin.com/, and click Apply for this Job to create account and apply online. Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts. Application materials submitted by any other method are unable to be considered. Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information for at least four (4) references who can directly address your qualifications for this position.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students – click link or visit https://minneapolis.edu/student-services /supportservices/veterans-services.