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Position Number: 1370442
Location: Bemidji, MN
Position Type: Academic Advising

Upward Bound Academic Advisor

Bemidji State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Externally Funded

Job Number: 2018-00104

Location: Bemidji, MN

Department: Enrollment Management

Closing: 2/12/2019 11:59 PM Central

Responsibilities

School Visitation: assess/document student academic progress; facilitate Individual Academic Plan completion & academic/career goal setting; assist in course selection, testing registration & preparation
Summer Program Activities: assist in RA staff hiring & training, coordination of academic component, lead summer teacher training, teach core courses, monitor student academic progress, Internship coordination, co-plan & participate in summer academics & activities Includes overnight responsibilities
Mentoring/Tutoring: oversee recruitment, hiring, training of mentors & tutors; provide developmental training throughout year; attend mentoring/tutoring sessions
College Preparedness Coordination: oversee ACT registration & preparation, scholarship preparation & application, and FAFSA preparation & completion, coordinate and attend college visits with students each semester. Includes overnight responsibilities
Target School Relations/Comm.: coordinate school visitation & scheduling; attend teacher conferences; communicate with key school personnel regarding student success/concerns; secure student record access, manage program website, social media presence and outgoing information.
New Participant Recruitment: coordinate recruitment presentations, participate in student interviews, application review and selection, assist with new participant/family orientation.
Back to Campus Planning: develop session curriculum, present student success workshops, logistical planning.

Qualifications
Minimum:

Earned bachelor's degree in education or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution at the start of employment
One year working in an educational setting

Preferred:

A master's degree in education or closely related field
Experience working with high school-aged students
Experience with curriculum development and student advocacy
Experience with TRIO programs
Technical proficiency in database use, learning management systems, and standard office software
Knowledge of educational and human service support agencies in the region
Knowledge of higher education admissions practices and financial aid procedures
The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations especially American Indian culture

Other Considerations

Persons providing a reference should be advised of Minnesota's open record law which can make such information available to applicants upon request.
Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at http://www.msuaasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ASF-Contract-2017-2019.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a Vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy) (Download PDF reader)

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bemidji?

A complete application will include the following attachments:

Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae.

Names and contact information for three (3) people who can provide a professional reference.

Unofficial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.

Inquiries
Leah Girard
TRIO/Upward Bound Associate Director
Leah.Girard@bemidjistate.edu

University/Community
Bemidji State University, located amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota, occupies a wooded campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The city of Bemidji has a population of 14,000 and serves as a regional commerce and health care center for about 130,000 residents of north-central Minnesota. Bemidji State enrolls more than 5,100 students and offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and eight graduate degrees encompassing arts, sciences and select professional programs. BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities and has a faculty and staff of more than 600. The university's Shared Fundamental Values include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and international and multicultural understanding. For more, visit www.bemidjistate.edu or find us at BemidjiState on most of your favorite social media networks.

WHY BEMIDJI:
Bemidji State University is nestled among the pines along the shores of Lake Bemidji, just blocks from a thriving downtown community. In this Northwoods setting, students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities at their fingertips. Possessing all the charm and character of a college town, Bemidji remains a tight-knit community of good neighbors and engaged citizens who always come out to cheer for the Beavers. While the city of Bemidji -- named after the Ojibwe Chief Shaynowishkung (nicknamed Bemidji) -- is home to a diverse population of more than 15,000 people, it serves a regional population of more than 100,000.

Located between three American Indian reservations - Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth, students at Bemidji State University have the opportunity to experience a dynamic local culture and history. Bemidji also sits at the center of the legends of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The famous statues of Paul and Babe greet students as they drive in from the south along Lake Bemidji.

Though quaint and historic, the city offers the urban conveniences upon which college students rely. Bemidji State is conveniently located minutes away from affordable restaurants, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores, city parks and more. Small, locally owned shops and art sculptures line the streets of downtown Bemidji, while national chains can be found in and around the Bemidji area, including an uptown selection of department stores and restaurants.

The thriving downtown community presents ample opportunities for engagement off-campus. Among other things, there are fine-dining restaurants, cafes, and a natural foods co-op in downtown Bemidji. The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows; restaurants and lounges offer weekly live music performances; the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits; and annual events such as the Loop the Lake Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Blue Ox Marathon, Bemidji Winterfest, and The Minnesota Finlandia bring the community together.

For those who love the outdoors, there are wooded, multi-use trail systems within minutes of campus and community parks with walking trails, playgrounds and a skate park. Lake Bemidji State Park and its miles of navigable trails is located directly across the lake from BSU, and the Buena Vista Ski Area -- just 12 miles north of campus -- offers downhill skiing and BSU-sponsored student transportation in the winter months. Further, the Mississippi River Headwaters is a mere 45 minutes from Bemidji.

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