Assistant Director for Student Organizations & Engagement

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TheStudent Engagement Coordinatoradvancesstudent engagementleadership development and asense of belongingby supporting student organizations and their activities.

This role:

• Oversees thestudent organization recognition process
• Managesfinancial operationsandfunding allocationsthrough the Student Activity Fee
• Administers thestudent engagement platform
• Advises student leaders onevent planningandrisk management
• Promotescollaborative programming
• Supports a vibrant inclusiveco-curricular environment

As part of theStudent Union and Activities team this position helps shape a dynamic campus culture that fostersstudent successandcommunity connection.

Key Responsibilities

Student Organization Support & Development (40%)

• Manage annual recognition and registration for 80 student organizations
• Ensure compliance with university and MinnState policies
• Develop and assess training for student leaders and advisors
• Coordinate outreach events likestudent organization fairs
• Support event planning risk management and campus partnerships

Student Activity Fee Advising (25%)

• Oversee theStudent Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC)
• Guide student groups through funding proposals and purchasing procedures
• Monitor fundraising activities and ensure financial compliance

Student Engagement Platform Management (10%)

• Serve as theprimary administratorfor the student engagement platform
• Maintain system accuracy and provide user training and support
• Optimize workflows and assess platform effectiveness

Event Planning & Programming Support (10%)

• Advise student organizations on event logistics budgeting and inclusivity
• Collaborate on campus-wide events and traditions
• Supervise events as needed in partnership with the Associate Director for Student Life

Assessment (5%)

• Collect and analyze data on student engagement and event participation
• Contribute to strategic planning and annual reporting

Departmental & Other Duties (10%)

• Participate in Student Union and Activities team initiatives
• Support campus programs and perform duties aligned with university priorities

Salary Range:

$47607 - $93342 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degreein Communications Event Planning Leadership Business or related fieldand2 years of experience in student activities or event planning
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  Masters degreein Higher Education Leadership Student Affairs or related field with 1 year of experience in Student Affairs
• This position has the ability to substitute professional experience for education
• Experience leading and supervising culturally diverse teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively with students colleagues and campus partners.
• Proven decision-making skills and ability to interpret and apply university and system-wide policies to successfully manage decision-related events and programs.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with student organization advising leadership development and facilitating group trainings.
• Experience supervising student employees and applying student development theory in practice.
• Experience conducting assessment of programs events and related learning outcomes.
• Experience managing financial resources and applying risk reduction strategies in event planning.

Other Requirements

• This position will work some evenings and weekends
• Periodically some physical effort will be required such as lifting setting up events and rearranging furniture
• The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm occasionally evenings and weekends

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Why Join Minnesota State Moorhead

• Be part of a team that valuesinnovationcollaboration andstudent-centered engagement. Help shape a campus where students thrive connect and lead.

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.

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