**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Senior Career Advisor & Employer Specialist **Institution:** Minneapolis Community and Technical College **Classification Title:** MnSCU Academic Professional 2 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** Minneapolis **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $25.29 - $36.71 **Job Description** This position serves as a professional 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. **Minimum Qualifications** + A combination of education and experience necessary to perform the functions of the position in areas related to Career Services, Career Development, Counseling, Advising, Program Development. + Ability to build strong relationships by seeking out, establishing, and nurturing new industry partnerships among various industries. + Knowledge of using occupation and labor market informationin order to convey and advise others in an individual andgroup settings. + Ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing ) with students, accurately assess their needs and provide resources to address their needs with courtesy. + Ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks and follow through with activities. + Skills in drafting and writing reports. + Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities. **Other Requirements** Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm **Telework (Yes/No)** Yes, position may be eligible for telework per the Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines. **About** Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, and a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community. The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today. 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 (http://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety) or go to https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety . **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:** 03-03-2025 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 01-21-2025 **Close Date:** 01-31-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Gabriele Eva Krauss **Posting Contact Email:** bp9063we@minnstate.edu