Latino Outreach & Success Specialist-North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College, one of the largest and most diverse two-year
colleges in Minnesota seeks an experienced professional to serve as a Temporary, FullTime,
Latino Outreach & Success Specialist for the Student Affairs division, MnSCU
Academic Professional 1 (Unclassified MAPE).

The Admissions & Outreach Office at North Hennepin Community College assists new
students by providing resources for college enrollment. This position will serve our
community, especially students of Latino or Hispanic backgrounds, in accessing
admissions, advising, and other student resources at North Hennepin. A primary goal of
this position is to reduce barriers to enrollment and degree completion at NHCC
through support to new and current students.
Responsibilities:
 Conduct outreach and recruitment activities to Latino communities and general
population enhancing their ability to make successful transition to college.
 Developing and implementing retention activities while providing support to Latino
communities and general student populations.
Minimum Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree.
 Demonstrated fluency in both English and Spanish.
 Demonstrated ability to collaborate and establish a positive rapport with students,
staff and community at large to promote goals of NHCC.
 Ability to demonstrate strong public relations, presentation, interpersonal
communication and writing skills.
 Ability to maintain a valid (basic) driver’s license with reliable transportation.
 Ability to work nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
 Familiarity with MnSCU system, policies, procedures.
 Knowledge of customer/student service standards and best practices.
 Experience with ISRS (Integrated Student Records System).
 Knowledge of Hobsons Connect or Retain, or similar communication/CRM products.
 Experience working with Hispanic, Latino, or Chicano communities.
 Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate the development of cultural enrichment
activities.
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 Demonstrated background and knowledge of issues facing immigrant students, including undocumented
student enrollment and success best-practices.
 Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of North Hennepin Community College.
 Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity of the students, staff, faculty and community of North
Hennepin Community College.
The College:
North Hennepin Community College, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, serves
approximately 10,000 students and located in the urban community of Brooklyn Park, MN which is a northern
suburb of Minneapolis. NHCC is one of the most diverse colleges in Minnesota with over 40% of our students
coming from communities of color. The college offers many two-year degrees and certificate programs which lead
to baccalaureate programs.
Our campus community demonstrates a strong commitment to our mission, engaging students, changing
lives. We are focused on creating opportunities for our students to reach their academic goals, succeed in
their chosen professions, and to make a difference in the world. To accomplish this mission, North Hennepin
strives to hire faculty who are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, trust and integrity – with an understanding of
the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of our students. Furthermore,
North Hennepin Community College is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of
diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Salary:
Beginning Salary $18.66/hourly ($38,962/annually) – $26.99/hourly ($56,355/annually) depending on education
and years of related experience.
Application:
To apply, visit: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhcc/default.cfm
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:
 Provide cover letter.
 Provide resume.
 Transcripts-Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, with your name and the
academic institution’s name/logo are required. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a
list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire official original transcripts will be required.
 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Paper applications and resumes will not be considered.
If you need help submitting your online application, please contact NEOGOV Phone Support at 1-855-524-5627.
If you have other questions related to this job announcement please contact Human Resources at
763-424-0849.
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Links:
 North Hennepin Community College: http://www.nhcc.edu
 For additional information regarding other NHCC Career Opportunities visit: http://www.nhcc.edu/careers
 Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota Association of
Professional Employees which can be found at: http://www.mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/laborrelations/Labor/mape.jsp
Notice:
 North Hennepin Community College does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, marital status, national origin, citizenship status,
age, disability, or veteran’s status in employment, education and all other areas of the college.
 The College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This
document can be made available in alternative formats such as large print or audio tape by calling 763-424-0966
or TDD 763-493-0558.
 In accordance with the MnSCU Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college business who use a
rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor
vehicle records check.