Counselor

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Working Title:

Counselor

Institution:

Inver Hills Community CollegeCommunity College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Inver Grove Heights

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Job Description

Inver Hills Community College seeks a three (3) year Fixed Term, Full-Time Counselor to provide academic, career and personal counseling to students.

Find out more about the counseling department here: https://www.inverhills.edu/help-center/counseling-advising/counseling/

Examples of Duties Include:

• Provide academic, career and personal counseling to students.

• Assist students with financial challenges and food/housing insecurities.

• Advise undecided, transfer, and veteran/military-connected students.

• Teach Career Development and/or College Success courses.

• Provide academic advising during new student orientations.

• Work collaboratively with Student Services, as well as with instructional faculty and other campus groups, to support the College’s commitment to student success.

• Participate in professional development.

• Serve the college community through participation in campus committees.

• Advocate for students with disabilities (physical, psychological, learning).

• Provide crisis intervention and referral as needed.

• Provide mental health and wellness programming to students, faculty and staff.

Academic Years: 2025 - 2026, 2026 - 2027, 2027 - 2028.

Fall 2025 semester starts August 20, 2025.

Salary Range:

$43,067.00 - $94,542.00 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE)

* Initial salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract, and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master's degree in counseling or counseling psychology.

Preferred Qualification 

• One year of counseling experience in a community college setting.

• Experience working with students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

• Working knowledge of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others to achieve department and institutional goals.

• Familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a community college.

• Experience developing and using technology tools in the provision of services to students.

• Strong counseling skills and an interest in providing holistic counseling to students regarding career, academic and personal concerns.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and work collaboratively with others.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; Times may vary

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes; May be an opportunity for partial telework based on the department needs.

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application:

• Transcript (Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.)

• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, Human Resources Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or at hr@inverhills.edu and/or at 651-450-3371.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement    
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About
Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

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:

08-20-2025

Position End Date:

05-19-2028

Open Date:

06-09-2025

Close Date:

06-24-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]