MnSCU Admin-7 System Director for Policy and Compliance

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Job Description

The System Director for Policy and Compliance provides system-level leadership coordination and expertise for the development implementation review and maintenance of Board policies system procedures and operating instructions affecting the Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) division. This position leads policy development processes facilitates stakeholder engagement coordinates policy education and implementation efforts and supports compliance-related initiatives impacting students and academic and student affairs operations. Responsibilities include leadership of the ASA Policy Council and coordination of policy review and governance processes supporting the division. The position researches emerging issues regulatory developments and effective practices to inform policy creation and revision.

This position works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees Office and other system office divisions to support policy review preparation and maintenance of Board policies and related governance processes. This position provides leadership and coordination for academic and student affairs operational compliance efforts by serving as a liaison with Human Resources Finance and Facilities the Office of Equity and Inclusion the Office of General Counsel and campus leaders engaged in Title IX Clery Act internal compliance review processes bias incident response student conduct and related compliance initiatives. This position also serves as a primary system office contact for student complaints and student conduct support matters.

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$105407 - $169114/annually

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education public administration compliance policy administration student affairs or a related field.

• Three (3) years of experience developing revising implementing or administering policies procedures regulations or compliance programs.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated strong written verbal facilitation and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and communicate recommendations effectively.

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizational units and with diverse constituent groups.
  

Preferred Qualification

Education: Masters degree Juris Doctor or other advanced degree in higher education public administration law student affairs compliance or a related field.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience working with policies procedures governance compliance or student affairs administration in higher education or another large complex organization.

• Experience working in a college university or higher education system office environment.

• Experience supporting regulatory compliance risk management accreditation student affairs administration or policy governance processes.

• Experience facilitating committees councils task forces or governance bodies.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting higher education and student affairs including Title IX Clery Act FERPA and related requirements.

• Excellent writing presentation consensus-building and group facilitation skills.

• Experience managing sensitive student concerns complaints conduct matters or compliance-related issues.

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n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting retaining and developing talented employees who serve our 200000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14444 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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