MSUAASF Range E - Director of Community Engagement

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Working Title:

MSUAASF Range E - Director of Community Engagement

Institution:

Metropolitan State UniversityMSUAASF Range E

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$63,405.00 - $128,300.00

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Director of Community Engagement.  This is a full-time probationary position within the division of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to achieve the university’s strategic goal of providing meaningful contributions to sustainable community development, student growth and achievement, and the career development of faculty and staff as members of an engaged community.
• Provide leadership to ensure a well-administered Office of Community Engagement
• Cultivate and sustain multi-faceted partnerships for the benefit of students, faculty and staff, as well as supporting the university’s commitment to civic and community engagement between the university and community organizations and agencies.
• Collaborate with the Advancement division on developing the case for philanthropic support of community engagement activities.

This position will require in-person and occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

• Master’s degree plus five years of advanced professional experience in a content specific field or Bachelor’s degree plus six years of advanced professional experience in a content specific field or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or advanced professional experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience leading community engagement, academic experiential learning, and/or public service in a higher education setting.
• Experience in leading and managing multi-person, diverse teams in dynamic and multifaced environments.
• A  comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of community engagement processes in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience assessing the impact of community engagement activities across various audiences including faculty, staff, community partners and/or others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, community organizations, municipal, state, regional, national and international audiences, and/or members of the public.
• An understanding of regional economic, workforce, and social issues, and the role of higher education within cross-sector collaboration and collective impact.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with each of the following: budgeting, financial management, administration and grant writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state and national trends, issues, organizations, opportunities and resources and alignment with university resources and interests.

Preferred Qualification 

• Ph.D. in public affairs, community engagement, civic engagement, social science or closely related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in community engagement related activities, which could include community organizing, civic engagement, public engagement, public planning or other related activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading faculty professional development programs to support community engagement, academic experiential learning, or public service in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated success obtaining external funding from grant writing efforts;
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing annual workplans to support strategic goals and plans.
• Experience in a unionized environment.

 

Physical Requirements of the Job

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Ability to work flexible hours, with occasional nights and weekends.

Telework (Yes/No)

Minimum of 3 days in the office with potential to telework 2 days a week.

About

The University: 

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

The School/Academic Department: Metro State University has long prioritized community engagement as way to enhance the learning of our students while also benefiting our local community.  The Office of Community Engagement provides faculty development and support for faculty members who engage in community-based learning.  The strategic plan for 2025-2029 names community engagement as a key priority for the university.

Salary:  This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range E position with a salary range of $62,405 (minimum) to $128,300 (maximum), with an approved maximum salary of XX. Please know that while there is a large range for this position, we will have a maximum we are allowed to compensate based on the budget, your experience, qualifications, and equity at the university for similar positions.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.

* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found: https://www.msuaasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-2023-2025-MSUAASF-Contract.pdf

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

Position is Open until filled with priority date of April 28, 2025 . Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on Priority Application Deadline.

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.
• Current curriculum vita or resume.
• Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.  We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports.  If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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.

Desired Start Date:

06-18-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-28-2025

Close Date:

06-30-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

sn4445zg@minnstate.edu