What are the responsibilities and job description for the MBA Assistant Director- Program Advisor position at Minnesota State University, Mankato?
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Working Title:
MBA Assistant Director- Program Advisor
Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Classification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
St. Cloud
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$46,372.00 - $93,342.00
Job Description
This position provides course and program advisement to students in the Master of Business Administration Program. Oversee ongoing program admissions activities and provide functional leadership to areas of the Master of Business Administration Program including program satisfaction, student engagement, and continuous improvement of support and services for students
Provide holistic academic advising and success coaching for students throughout their MBA Program
- Serve as the advisor of record for students in the Master of Business Administration program.
- Introduce and orient students to their academic requirements, academic planning tools and campus resources.
- Develop program plans and resources for student progression through the program.
- Review and recommend courses of action for changes in program concentrations, course substitutions, and other program appeals.
- Assist students in course and program concentration selection and addition of business graduate certificates.
- Assist students with navigating University procedures and processes as needed.
- Establish trust with students, develop rapport and a working relationship that includes meeting as required and tracking of student progress.
- Provide timely intervention when students are identified as needing support.
- Assess student needs and provide appropriate academic and personal coaching, and, when necessary, connect students to appropriate campus and/or community resources.
- Develop success plans with students who are on academic warning or probation, monitoring goal progress.
Conduct admissions operations for MBA program students
- Approve students for admission to MBA program.
- Serve as primary liaison with Graduate Studies Admissions
- Respond to admissions queries.
- Plan and conduct information sessions.
- Approve welcome emails and help students complete onboarding activities for their program start.
Enhance student success through communication, policy guidance, and faculty outreach
- Develop and send regular program-level communication to MBA students
- Uphold the integrity of academic and curricular policies established by the University and the School.
- Exercise informed judgment to apply exceptions when warranted to ensure uniform academic policy practices and standards and timely degree progress for students.
- Communicate, as needed, with faculty delivering MBA courses, taking a collaborative approach to student support, staying up-to-date on academic program requirements and opportunities and sharing pertinent updates on behalf of Advising and Student Success.
Serve as a participating member of the Master of Business Administration Program Team
- Represent HBS at campus events and meetings.
- Serve as a liaison in one or more of the following or similar capacities, Graduate Studies, International Studies, Records and Registration, Office of Financial Aid, and external partners who support the MBA program.
- Assist with the assessment of MBA programs and services to ensure excellence.
- Engage in regular professional development.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree and 1 year of higher education experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional higher education experience.
- Familiarity with higher education system and current trends in student success, advising, coaching, and/or orientation.
- Experience with interpreting student data and ability to navigate software programs and other forms of technology.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and competency working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience working with graduate and non-traditional students in an advising, coaching, admissions, financial aid, records & registration, or related role in a higher education environment.
- Experience working with business students sufficient to advise regarding degree programs and future careers.
- Knowledge of student development theory, academic advising, coaching, or orientation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to use and organize data in Power BI and Microsoft Excel or similar programs.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge using and/or interpreting student information systems, degree audits, student success management platforms (EAB’s Navigate, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite and shared cloud spaces (OneDrive or Google Drive).
- Ability to work with underrepresented students and help them overcome barriers for success.
- Shares St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission and the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- Ability to embrace and drive change in a collaborative team environment.
Required Documents (Upload at Time of Application)
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Three (3) professional references
- Unofficial transcript(s)
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday, some evenings may be required
About
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s
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strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative
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SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at
https://www.msuaasf.org/
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
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:
01-01-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
10-29-2024
Close Date:
11-30-2024
Posting Contact Name:
Renee Denise Bertram
Posting Contact Email:
ac1159yu@minnstate.eduSalary : $46,372 - $93,342
