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Working Title:
Assistant Director Residential Education - MSUAASF Range D (SA26037)
Institution:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Classification Title:
MSUAASF Range D
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
Mankato
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$54,344.00 - $116,608.00
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 5, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.
POSITION: Probationary; Range D*
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Residential Education is responsible for the student development program and administration of students living in our 5 residence communities. Duties: supervise a combination of up to 4 full-time Hall Directors (HDs) and up to 4 Student Service Coordinator (SSCs) graduate assistants; indirectly supervise a combination of Graduate Student Interns, up to 31 Community Advisors (CAs) and approximately 70 Desk Assistants (DAs); manage community and departmental committee budgets; lead an actively engaged community development framework that helps all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success; supervise conduct process in residence communities; direct departmental efforts in staff selection or staff training; involvement in departmental and University committees, annual budget development process and policy formation. Work closely with a variety of campus partners.
This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a university closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at: http://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in College Student Personnel or related field and minimum of 3-years full-time post master's experience in Residential Life (or related student affairs area) prior to start of employment. OR
- Minimum of 4 years full-time experience (post bachelor's and prior to start of employment) in Residential Life or related student affairs area may be substituted for master's degree and 3-years post master's experience.
- Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated supervision experience (graduate or professional staff).
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.
- Excellent administration skills, including an ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student development theory.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of university personnel.
- Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a university setting.
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
