"Assistant Director, Employer Relations (SS26010)"

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Assistant Director, Employer Relations (SS26010)

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Working Title: Assistant Director, Employer Relations (SS26010)

Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title: MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City: Mankato

FLSA: Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

Position: Probationary; Range C*

Job Description

As the Assistant Director, Employer Relations, this position supports the career success of students and alumni through the delivery of career education as well as support of employer relations programming and events. Areas of responsibility include coordination of employer relations programming and employer visits to campus; leadership responsibilities in coordinating and managing assigned career fairs annually; assist in training and support of undergraduate student workers as needed; providing career advising/coaching for students and alumni of the University; provide training, mentorship, and supervision to graduate students or interns based on need in specific project areas; conduct and manage the outreach and communications across campus to ensure participation and awareness in employer engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, or a related area (required completion by time of appointment), plus one year of professional experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education;
• OR
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualification

• 2+ years of experience in college/university career services or related experience in student affairs/higher education.
• Knowledge of the career decision-making process and internship search strategies and tools.
• Experience with educational program development and group presentations.
• Ability to be self-directed with strong organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, employers, and students.
• Experience working with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience working in employer relations.
• Knowledge of technology tools including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.), student record systems, career services specific software (ex. Handshake) and other relevant online tools.
• Experience with supervision of staff and/or students.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times... (safety details omitted for brevity)

Telework

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: Telework: Up to 20% of the time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

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:

Sara Granberg-Rademacher, Director of Academic Advising
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Phone: 507-389-1250
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: sara.granberg-rademacker@mnsu.edu