Working Title:
College and Career Navigator
Institution:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
MSTA - Moorhead Campus
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$25.67 - $37.26
Working Title: College and Career Navigator
Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Join Us at M State
Where your work helps create a success story for every student.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning‑centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.
With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big‑college opportunities with a small‑college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student‑focused culture.
Why Work at M State?
At M State, we are all in on student success.
Our work is guided by shared values of:
- Integrity – As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
- Inclusion – We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
- Innovation – Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.
Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.
Position Overview
M State is accepting applications for a College and Career Navigator . This position will be based at Moorhead Public Schools and will involve routine travel to the M State Moorhead campus to support collaboration and student engagement.
This position provides serves as the primary school embedded liaison between Minnesota State Community & Technical College (M State) and Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS). This position supports the successful implementation, coordination and growth of the Pathways Forward partnership by providing a centralized, student-centered point of access for M State enrollment, academic advising, dual credit pathway support and financial aid navigation.
This position enhances student access, clarity and navigation from high school through postsecondary education and career readiness. This position works to enhance the student and family experience through coordinated advising, proactive outreach and clear communication.
This position plays a key role in shifting the student experience to an intentional, supported and guided pathway approach, aligned with postsecondary credentials, career goals and regional workforce needs.
The values that guide our work include: access and opportunity, equity, inclusion and belonging, cultural competence, cultural responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement. Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve. Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.
Customer Service.
On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
Student Engagement, Advising, and Transition Support.
Provide direct advising and pathway guidance to MAPS students exploring dual credit and postsecondary options, beginning as early as 9th grade, and deliver ongoing academic advising and support to enrolled PSEO students. Provide ongoing advising to PSEO students, including course selection, academic planning, policy guidance and progress toward certificate or degree pathways. Serve as a centralized “one‑stop” access point for MAPS students and families for M State enrollment, advising, financial aid navigation and dual credit pathways. Assist students with college application, registration and enrollment processes Provide financial aid literacy education and FAFSA completion support, and coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to M State Financial Aid staff for compliance-driven processes. Support students in understanding program options, credit transfer and applicability and next steps toward degree and career goals. Coordinate and participate in student engagement activities, including classroom presentations, advising sessions, career exploration events and camps and M State campus experiences. Facilitate smooth transitions from high school participation to full M State enrollment through proactive advising and follow‑up.
Partnership Coordination, Communication and Pathway Development.
Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact between MAPS and M State for pathway‑related initiatives. Coordinate clear, consistent, and accurate communication for students, families, faculty, counselors and administrators. Support joint planning, meetings and cross‑institutional partnership initiatives. Maintain collaborative working relationships with school administrators, counselors, instructors and M State faculty and staff. Coordinate logistics for an on‑site M State presence, including scheduling student meetings, advising sessions and engagement events. Track student participation, engagement, credit accumulation and matriculation related to pathways and dual credit programming. Identify and help address barriers to student participation and persistence. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts through data analysis, feedback and collaborative problem solving. Monitor and report partnership metrics such as participation rates, pathway completion and postsecondary enrollment outcomes. Collaborate with MAPS and M State faculty and staff to support alignment of high school coursework with college programs and career pathways. Assist in the development and implementation of articulated and dual enrollment pathways. Help identify and build opportunities to expand and strengthen pathway offerings in alignment with student interest and workforce needs.
Support for Campus and College Operations.
Recognition of broad and varied professional responsibilities which include but are not limited to support for campus and college operations such as registration events, Spartan Welcome Days, Commencement, summer and day camps, special events, campus tours and collegewide dual enrollment initiatives. This is not an exhaustive list. Provide support for college and campus student services operations beyond primary pathway and partnership responsibilities, as appropriate and aligned with institutional needs. Serve on campus, college and community committees as assigned, approved and appropriate - that seek to enhance the student experience. Other related duties as assigned by Director of Dual Enrollment and K12 Partnerships.
Performance Metrics.
- Growth in student participation, enrollment, credit attainment in dual enrollment programs and academic programs after high school graduation.
- Successful transition of students from high school to M State enrollment and continued persistence.
- Effective, timely delivery of advising, enrollment and financial aid navigation support.
- Strength and consistency of the M State - MAPS partnership, including communication and collaboration.
- Expansion and alignment of careers pathways that support student goals and regional workforce needs.
- Use of data to monitor outcomes, address barriers and improve program effectiveness.
- Positive student, family and partner experience with access, clarity and support.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in student recruitment, enrollment management, higher education administration, academic advising, or sales involving relationship-building, strategic outreach, and goal achievement. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; an associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.
- Ability to effectively advise and support diverse student populations
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to students, families and staff
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across institutions and stakeholder groups
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple, complex priorities
- Demonstrated commitment to student‑centered practices and equity
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field
- Experience working with high school and/or college students in advising, admissions, or student support services
- Experience working in higher education and/or secondary education systems
- Knowledge of PSEO and dual credit program policies, procedures and eligibility requirements
- Experience with advising, enrollment services, or related student support functions
- Experience providing financial aid literacy or FAFSA completion support
- Experience working with students in educational or career‑planning settings
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
- 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Please note our summer hours: effective May 20 – July 28, 2026 – summer hours will be Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM – 5 PM and Friday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (excluding the following weeks which will be five, 8-hour days due to the holiday)
- Juneteenth – June 17 - June 23
- Fourth of July – July 1 – July 7
Application Procedure
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and any applicable transcripts by 12:01 a.m. on June 15th, 2026. Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
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.
Salary
This is the correct salary range for this position, disregard the full range listed by this website: $25.67- $37.26 per hour or $53,599 - $77,799 annually
Questions About the Position? Contact Heidi Balgaard, M State’s Staff Recruiter, at [email protected]
About
M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity . We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the college’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX office is located on Moorhead’s campus, but it travels and serves all 4 campuses.
Elise Sturdivant
Vice President of Student Affairs & Title IX Coordinator
Office D120g
1900 28th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299.6853 | [email protected] | [email protected]
If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu . Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.
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.
This vacancy notice may be removed at any time for any reason.
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:
08-01-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
05-19-2026
Close Date:
06-15-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Heidi Ruth Balgaard
Posting Contact Email:
[email protected]