Veteran Student Success Project Coordinator / Advisor

MAPE UNCLASSIFIED JOB POSTING

POSITION: Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Project Coordinator / Dedicated Veteran Students Advisor (PCN 01160032)

CLASSIFICATION: MnSCU Academic Professional 3

STARTING DATE: Approximately April 7, 2025

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time, Limited (up to 3 years)

Based upon eligible funding, this position could continue beyond three years

SALARY RANGE: $27.84 – $40.82/hour ($58,130 - $85,232)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by March 3, 2025.  The search will remain open until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in establishing and managing the CEVSS, serving as the primary point of contact for veteran students. This position focuses on providing comprehensive support for academic needs while emphasizing enhanced social and emotional services that address community-based violence exposure and trauma specific to military- or veteran-connected students. This program encourages model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students. Works with the business office to ensure external funds are requested and received, while reporting requirements are being met and maintaining and monitoring project records and budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with veteran populations, preferably in a higher education setting; a Bachelor’s degree my substitute for one year of experience and an Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.
• Strong understanding of military culture and the unique challenges faced by veteran students.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Military experience strongly preferred, either active duty/veteran status or civilian experience working with military operations. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of military protocols, leadership capabilities, and ability to work in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-directed, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lead and direct activities, identify objectives, action steps, and resource needs, negotiate exchanges of resources, time, or knowledge, and collaborate with and/or influence others to the point of causing understanding and action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and community-based violence intervention strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Excellent computer skills and understanding of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Personal experience or family relationships with current or former members of the military.

About Us:

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,200 students each year, and has been ranked Minnesota’s #1 Community College since 2020 (Wallethub, Niche, and UniversityHQ). ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With a graduation rate more than double the national average and a 99% job placement rate, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence.

The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.

Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. Minnesota State is the fourth largest state higher education system in the United States with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment as expressed in the ATCC EDI Strategic Plan. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today’s dynamic, global workforce.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/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.

TO APPLY:       Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs. You must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

CONTACT:       Jennifer Olson, (320) 762-4461

Email:  [email protected]

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access and diversity of its campus community.  (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination)