Director of Recruitment and Retention

1 month ago

Mankato, Minnesota, United States tapwage Full time
Position Information


Classification TitleWorking TitleDirector of Recruitment and Retention (AA24194)Hire TypesStaffDivisionAcademic AffairsDepartmentEducation, College ofUnitCen for Educator P'ships & Student SuppoLocationMankatoFLSAExemptFull/Part TimeFull TimeFTE1.

0Employment ConditionProbationary Work ShiftWork Schedule/Hours/DaysPosting Details

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin on March 14, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

POSITION:

Probationary; Range D*Salary Minimum$53,148Salary Maximum$114,042Salary TypeAnnualBargaining Unit/Plan211, MSUAASFJob DescriptionIn coordination with the Dean of the College of Education, the Director of the Center for Educator Partnerships & Student Support, and the advising staff, the director will provide leadership, vision and direction for college level recruitment and retention with specific emphasis on students of color.

The director will work across all levels of the university and with external partners to build and sustain a culture of academic support and retention to help underrepresented students thrive at the university.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the college prepares educators who meet the needs of P-12 students and is the lead for Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT), a comprehensive support program that helps students navigate academic, licensure and graduation requirements.

The director is also responsible for identifying new initiatives and work priorities to meet the goal of reducing the impact of barriers to student success and to build strong relationships with students from recruitment to graduation.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related filed and four or more years of professional experience in teaching, education, leadership, or outreach.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Experience working in the areas of racial equity and social justice.
  • Experience in strategic program planning and implementation, leading change management and process improvement methods.
  • Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
  • Master's Degree in Education or a related field with a minimum of three years of professional experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Acute understanding of the critical need to recruit and retain teachers of color into the profession.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective recruitment, admissions, and retention in higher education including high impact student success practices.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across divisions and colleges with personnel at all levels.


Other RequirementsWork 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.

Requires some overnight travel and evening/weekend work.

Driver's license required.


Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Up to 20% of the time.


  • Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location.

AboutADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: [])

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

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system.

Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities.


The focus of the work includes:

  • Enhancing access and student success.
  • Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
  • Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.


Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions.

The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here.


Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan.

The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University.

We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.


Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society.

Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St.

Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land.

We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.


Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees.

The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships.

With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region.

Fast facts about the university can be found here:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website:

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 onepage) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equityminded environment

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Laura Maki

Director, Office of Assessment and Research, College of Education

Phone:

TTY:
or 711

  • 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:

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:
[]) You may also request a paper copy from University Security at , or by emailing

Benefits InfoThe 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.

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Posting Detail Information


Posting NumberM406MRe-postingNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date02/22/2024Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions SummaryAccept ApplicationsYesPosting ContactLacie Mitchell-GarzaEqual Employment Opportunity StatementMinnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities.

We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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, V), 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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