Assistant Director Residence Education (SA22017)

Assistant Director Residence Education (SA22017)

Division: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Department: Residential Life
Unit: Residential Life211, MSUAASF
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Condition:
Work Shift:
Work Schedule/Hours/Days:

Posting Details:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2021 and continue until finalists are selected.
POSITION: Probationary; Range C

Salary Minimum: $43,138
Salary Maximum: $74,719
Salary Type:
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 211, MSUAASF

Job Description:
The Assistant Director of Residential Education is responsible for the student development program and administration of students living in our 5 residence communities. Duties: supervise a combination of full-time Hall Directors (HDs) and Student Services Coordinator (SSCs) graduate assistants; indirectly supervise a combination of undergraduate Student Assistants (SAs), Grad student interns, Community Advisors (CAs) and Desk Assistants; monitor community budgets; lead an actively engaged community development framework that help all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success; supervise conduct process in residence communities; direct departmental efforts in staff selection or staff training; involvement in departmental and University committees, annual budget development process and policy formation. Work closely with a variety of campus partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field and minimum of one-year full-time post master’s experience in Residential Life (or related student affairs area) prior to start of employment.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years full-time experience (prior to start of employment) in Residential Life or related student affairs area may be substituted for master’s degree and one-year post master’s experience.

• Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a University setting.

• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal.

• Demonstrated supervision experience (graduate or professional staff).

• Excellent administrative skills, including an ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student development theory.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of University personnel.

Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Residence Hall work involves performing certain tasks on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Therefore, evening meetings and participation and attendance at occasional programs/activities/events during evening and weekend hours is expected. The Assistant Director participates in an “on-call” rotation where a phone is carried 24 hours a day and may require consultation and/or a coordinated response on campus. Assistant Directors receive $50 for each 24-hour on call shift. The Assistant Director is considered a “weather essential employee.” Workloads are expected to be higher while classes are in session during both fall and spring semesters and during opening and closing time periods. Extended vacations may not be approved during peak academic time periods. As a Non-Exempt employee, Assistant Directors are paid for all the hours worked and when they are expected or needed to work more than 40 hours in a week, they receive overtime compensation. Based upon this position’s essential functions, it reports to Residential Life on the Minnesota State Mankato campus on all scheduled work days and does not have the option of telework. Additional information about the Minnesota State Mankato campus, Residential Life, and this position can be found at: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/university-life/housing/residential-life/about-residential-life/employment/assistant-director/.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

• The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/vacancy/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Torin Akey, Associate Director
Residential Life
Phone: 507-389-1011
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: torin.akey@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html
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 MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu

Benefits Info:
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the ASF Summary (Administrative & Service Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Posting Number: M154M
Re-posting:
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 01/03/2022
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 10/04/2021
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1904

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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