Three years of advanced professional experience in child
welfare or social work.
Licensed or license-eligible as LGSW or higher.
Ability to travel, including overnight travel.
Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and
learning environment.
- Demonstrated teaching experience.
- Advanced knowledge of undergraduate and graduate social work
education.
- Ability to interpret and implement complex departmental,
institutional, state, and federal laws and policies related to
education and human service data privacy laws, social work
education, and child welfare professional practice.
- Expertise in working with children and families, preferably in
rural social work settings.
- Able to develop and maintain professional relationships with
students, staff, faculty and professionals of diverse backgrounds
with strong interpersonal and cross cultural oral and communication
skills.
- Advanced management experience of grants, contracts and/or
budgets.
- Skill in word processing, spreadsheets and database software,
and reports/graphs to persuade stakeholders.
- Experience in working in collaborative programs, initiatives or
teams.
- Able to manage multiple projects with high complexity and
risk.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete online application must include all required
attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the
search committee. Please note that, due to Workday system
limitations, you may upload a maximum of five (5) attachments with
your application. If you need to submit more than five attachments,
please contact us directly and we will assist with uploading the
additional documents on your behalf.
- 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
Other Requirements
Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in
the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.
Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful
permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the
U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must
maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of
their appointment.
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 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 Record Check Policy (HR/LR
Policy #1419), which can be found at:
https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1419-hrpolicy-dlrchecks.pdf.
This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota
Statutes 299C.60 to 299C.64 - Minnesota Child Protection Background
Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability
to pass applicable background check throughout employment. It is
the employee's responsibility to notify the supervisor no later
than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations,
convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable
background check.
Some lifting may be needed for recruitment/conference/workshop
materials.
Telework (Yes/No)
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. A position with a work
arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular
basis at a telework location that is not the employee's
permanent/principal work location.
- Mobile Work: Up to 5% of the time. A position where the
employee travels continuously for work, or who performs work at
multiple locations outside of an agency office, such as a field
location or other site.
About
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can
be found at:
www.mnsu.edu.
- The salary range denoted above is the contractual range;
however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and
experience.
University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota
State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision,
Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across
race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic
location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college
and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to
create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for
their communities. The focus of the work includes:
• Enhancing access and student success.
• Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
• Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and
institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of
equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice
embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is
linked here:
https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html.
Destination
2030, the University's strategic plan announced by
President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to
making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong
provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being
a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action;
being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a
community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and
academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated
commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working
environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is
student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands
knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and
nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University,
Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a
tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find
solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global
society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500
people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis
and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal
nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We
acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the
opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the
homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our
name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is
an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic
programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University
is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175
+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge
information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with
1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The
University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line
programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These
locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron
range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here:
https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tiffany Breckenridge
Social Work
Phone: 507-389-1593
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:
tiffany.breckenridge@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective
bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University
Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at:
https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety
Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a
rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's
vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records
check.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable
bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance
seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features
low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles,
employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and
pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over
option. To further support your holistic health, employees also
have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for
mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan
details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via
the
State Employee Group Insurance Program
(SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid
holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid
Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with
a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and
various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth
by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers
for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit
eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of
position, employee classification, and collective bargaining
agreements.
Desired Start Date:
12-13-2026
Position End Date:
12-12-2027
Open Date:
10-19-2026
Close Date:
05-31-2027
Posting Contact Name:
Sarith Phan
Posting Contact Email:
sarith.phan@mnsu.edu
To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Child-Welfare-Program-Director-of-Student-Support---MSUAASF-Range-C--AA27080-_JR0000005932?Institution=a7c1912089511000d545e0844e430004
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