MnSCU Academic Professional 2- Connections Coordinator

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Anoka (MN); Remote; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Anoka Technical College seeks an Academic Professional 2- Connections Coordinator to lead summer bridge programs, youth camps, and K12 partnerships. This role expands youth interest in CTE, prepares students for college, and links families with college resources across diverse constituencies.

The position directs post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO) and concurrent enrollment, supports enrollment events, and collaborates with college staff to enhance student access and success.

Qualifications

• One year experience in outreach, event planning, or student services.
• Experience coordinating complex programs from start to finish.
• Ability to design and run educational programs.
• Strong deadlines, composure, and teamwork.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive service.

Responsibilities

• Create, promote, and oversee summer bridge programs and youth camps.
• Manage K12 partnerships and related career exploration events.
• Support enrollment activities including appointments and information sessions.
• Grow PSEO and Concurrent Enrollment college-wide initiatives.

Skills

Outreach

Event planning

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2- Connections Coordinator

Institution:

Anoka Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Anoka

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$25.67 - $37.26

Job Description

The mission of the department is to provide support to students as well as to facilitate efficient pathways for secondary students to earn college credit. The department is dedicated to working on issues of equity and inclusivity of diverse populations.

This position exists to create, promote, facilitate, and manage all operations of summer bridge programs, youth camps, K12 partnerships and other related career exploration events. This position will aim to increase youth and parent interest in career and technical education, prepare students for transitioning to college, and overall connect people with the appropriate college resources based on a variety of constituencies and changing needs. This position holds broad authority to direct, grow, and enhance the college-wide post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO) and Concurrent Enrollment programs. This position will assist with Enrollment Services efforts with student appointments, information sessions, Orientation, One-Stops, Jumpstarts, Open Houses, and other related events.

Salary Range:

$25.67 - $37.26/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in outreach, event planning, customer service, financial aid, or other (1) year of professional experience related to student life, student support, admissions and/or enrollment services. (An associate degree could be substituted for 6 months of experience, a bachelor’s for 12 months, and a master’s for 18 months.)
• Experience in project management and event planning, including the ability to coordinate complex programs from conception through completion.
• Ability to create, plan, implement, and maintain educational programming
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain calmness and professionalism in high-stress situations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Communication skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships between college personnel and external stakeholders
• Commitment to equity and inclusive service to diverse, multicultural student population

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Experience working with career and technical education
• Experience with Summer Scholars or other summer bridge programming
• Prior involvement with student life and/or student activities coordination
• Knowledge of concurrent enrollment and PSEO programs
• Experience working with admissions or enrollment services teams

Other Requirements

Notice: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Thom Nordin and can be contacted at [e-mail] or 763-433-1424.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, [phone], to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

Anoka Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ATC and ARCC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ATC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 19% Black or African American, 7% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60% White, and 5% two or more races, and 3% unknown. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our BIPOC employee population at ATC is 6%.

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokatech.edu.

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:

06-01-2026

Open Date:

04-20-2026

Close Date:

05-12-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Yusra A Hussain

Posting Contact Email:

[e-mail]