MSUAASF Range E - Director of Community Engagement
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Working Title:
MSUAASF Range E Director of Community EngagementInstitution:
Metropolitan State UniversityClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service FacultyCity:
St. PaulFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$63405.00 $128300.00Job Description
Metro State University Minnesotas public urban university and fourtime recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Director of Community Engagement. This is a fulltime probationary position within the division of Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead efforts to achieve the universitys strategic goal of providing meaningful contributions to sustainable community development student growth and achievement and the career development of faculty and staff as members of an engaged community.
- Provide leadership to ensure a welladministered Office of Community Engagement
- Cultivate and sustain multifaceted partnerships for the benefit of students faculty and staff as well as supporting the universitys commitment to civic and community engagement between the university and community organizations and agencies.
- Collaborate with the Advancement division on developing the case for philanthropic support of community engagement activities.
This position will require inperson and occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Minimum 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:
- Masters degree plus five years of advanced professional experience in a content specific field or Bachelors degree plus six years of advanced professional experience in a content specific field or an equivalent combination of postsecondary training education and/or advanced professional experience.
- At least three 3 years of experience leading community engagement academic experiential learning and/or public service in a higher education setting.
- Experience in leading and managing multiperson diverse teams in dynamic and multifaced environments.
- A comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of community engagement processes in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience assessing the impact of community engagement activities across various audiences including faculty staff community partners and/or others.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty staff students administrators community organizations municipal state regional national and international audiences and/or members of the public.
- An understanding of regional economic workforce and social issues and the role of higher education within crosssector collaboration and collective impact.
- Demonstrated effectiveness with each of the following: budgeting financial management administration and grant writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local state and national trends issues organizations opportunities and resources and alignment with university resources and interests.
Preferred Qualification
- Ph.D. in public affairs community engagement civic engagement social science or closely related field.
- At least five 5 years of experience in community engagement related activities which could include community organizing civic engagement public engagement public planning or other related activities.
- Demonstrated experience leading faculty professional development programs to support community engagement academic experiential learning or public service in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated success obtaining external funding from grant writing efforts;
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing annual workplans to support strategic goals and plans.
- Experience in a unionized environment.
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.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:30 pm. Ability to work flexible hours with occasional nights and weekends.
Telework (Yes/No)
Minimum of 3 days in the office with potential to telework 2 days a week.
About
The University:
Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant studentcentered education in an inclusive antiracist and supportive learning environment.
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 fivetime recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution its employees serve more than 9000 posttraditional learners twothirds 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 MinneapolisSt. Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distancelearning 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 # 31 out of 1206 in 2024. 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 antiracism 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 finalizing a new strategic plan with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the regions premier institution for highquality accessible and equitable education promoting social mobility and community engagement.
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: School/Academic Department: Metro State University has long prioritized community engagement as way to enhance the learning of our students while also benefiting our local community. The Office of Community Engagement provides faculty development and support for faculty members who engage in communitybased learning. The strategic plan fornames community engagement as a key priority for the university.
Salary: This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range E position with a salary range of $62405 (minimum) to $128300 (maximum) with an approved maximum salary of XX. Please know that while there is a large range for this position we will have a maximum we are allowed to compensate based on the budget your experience qualifications and equity at the university for similar positions. 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: comply with privacy and data practices requirements please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.
Position is Open until filled with priority date of April 28 2025 . Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on Priority Application Deadline.
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 institutions 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 For TTY call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 711 or.
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 States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
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.
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 pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover 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 wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Posting Contact Name:
Kab Chu Yang HeuPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
