Assistant Director for Campus (SA25065)

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Working Title:

Assistant Director for Campus (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

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

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.

This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating. Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business. For further information, please refer to the Driver’s License and R