"Assistant Director for Campus Programs (SA25065)"

Assistant Director for Campus Programs (SA25065)

Working Title: Assistant Director for Campus Programs (SA25065)

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 August 8, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

POSITION: Probationary; Range C*

Job Description

This position provides direction and supervises the Student Events Team, leads the Homecoming Committee, and participates in the development and implementation of Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Winter Welcome Week and student focus engagement activities. This position serves as the campus programming specialist/liaison for Student Activities with University Scheduling and provides supervision to assigned interns, undergraduate employees, and Graduate Assistant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Educational Leadership or related field of study.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in student union, student activities or student affairs field or equivalent; graduate work may be included.
• Supervisory/advisory experience.
• Budgetary experience.
• Expertise in programming, event planning, and large event production Awareness of and the commitment to the educational and cultural benefits of multiculturalism.
• Required evening and weekend work at various times of the year.

Preferred Qualification

• Ability to serve as a team member developing a comprehensive student involvement program.
• Understanding and ability to apply student and learning outcome theories.
• Knowledge of a comprehensive student activities program including programming, student organization and leadership development.
• Knowledge of comprehensive marketing campaigns including graphic design principles, social media marketing, and paid advertising.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with human resources management.
• Experience with contract negotiations, execution, and management preferably in an event management setting.
• Experience in risk management, crowd control, and emergency response planning, with a demonstrated ability to ensure safety and security in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to the educational goals of student activities and knowledge of college union philosophy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of student development theory.

Other Requirements

This position requires evening and weekend work in addition to daytime hours. Some weeks may exceed 40 hours in 5 days which are flexible and coordinated with position supervisor. Must have a valid driver's license.

Telework

Yes - Up to 5% of the time. Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Case by Case/Situational Telework.

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:

Crystal Watts, Assistant Director for Community Engagement
Student Activities
Minnesota State University, Mankato
173 Centennial Student Union
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6076
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: Crystal.watts.2@mnsu.edu

Desired Start Date: 09-18-2025

Open Date: 07-18-2025

Close Date: 03-31-2026