Director of Student Life & Leadership Development-Internal Search Job at Metropolitan State University
Classification Title
MSUAASF Range E
Working Title
Director of Student Life and Leadership Development
Hire Types
Administrator
Division
Student Services
Department
Student Life and Leadership
Unit
Student Life and Leadership
Location
Saint Paul (Dayton's Bluff)
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Times vary between 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Mon – Fri, weekends as necessary
Posting Details
Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is conducting an internal search of ASF members to hire a Director of Student Life and Leadership Development.
This is a full-time probationary position within the Student Success Division.
Salary Minimum
See below
Salary Maximum
See below
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
211, MSUAASF
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and work direction to SLLD staff to reach the goals of the department, division, and university strategic plan.
- Provide overall leadership and management to the SLLD department, Student Center, and New Student Orientation/First Year Experience programs
- Advise the Metropolitan State University Student Association in collaboration with the Student Engagement Coordinator
- Conducts outreach and collaborates to best support students.
- Manages operations and services related to SLLD and the Student Center to provide a safe environment for students
Required Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:
- Bachelor’s degree plus four years of advanced professional experience; or, Master’s degree plus three years of advanced professional experience related to college student personnel, student affairs, student development, leadership development, campus activities, student unions and operations, or similar field.
- 3 years of direct staff supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of student development, organizational leadership, orientation programs, transition programs, theory and/or practice.
- Commitment and experience working directly with a diverse student community
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising student staff
- Experience with student advising or counseling
- Experience with student government
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements of the Job: Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on 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.
Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on 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.
About
The University:
We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area’s rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2021. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.”
Visit the
Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their
website.
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety
The School/Academic Department: The Student Success Division at Metropolitan State University comprises all of the programs and support services for students and faculty to enhance learning experiences. Student Success strives to serve students at their point of need by offering a variety of support services. Learn more about
the variety of services by selecting this link. The Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling as well as workshops to help students find better ways to cope with and resolve the problems of everyday life. We envision a diverse, healthy, safe campus where students feel valued and celebrated and can reach their full potential.
Benefits Info
Salary: This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range E position with a salary range of $60,645 (minimum) to $105,599 (maximum). Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2021-2023-Final-MSUAASF-Contract.pdf
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F176P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/21/2023
Close Date
04/28/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Application: To apply, go to
https://metrostate.peopleadmin.com
- To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date: April 28th, 2023
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:
- Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.
- Current curriculum vita or resume.
- Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.
- Transcripts – Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.
For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
Accept Applications
Yes
Posting Contact
Kab Chu Yang Heu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Metro State University 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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