**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Associate Director, University Advising (SS25012) **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 March 10, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled. **POSITION:** Probationary; Range D* **Job Description** The Associate Director, University Advising (UA) provides leadership and management in support of the mission and vision of the University Advising department, serving as a leader of centralized University Advising functions so that other personnel can focus on student and staffing needs within their respective advising centers. The position reports to the Director of University Advising, and plays an essential leadership role, including: + serving as a key partner for the department director on management and leadership of the work team and department operations, actively supporting and facilitating short and long-term planning and implementation; + managing the coordination and delivery of onboarding and professional development for new and current professional academic advisors and graduate assistants for the University Advising department; + overseeing academic advising training and professional development for a campus constituents, including campus partners and faculty advisors; + utilizing their advanced training, knowledge and experience with academic advising to support the evolution of tools and technology that support student degree progress and completion; + nimbly and competently serving as a professional advisor during extended staffing transitions. The Associate Director necessarily has a broad understanding of advising structures and resources in general, and MSU curriculum, policies and practices specifically, serving the department as a whole. The position holds responsibility for departmental management, general operations, staff oversight and support and decision-making in the Director’s absence. The position is an active member of the university’s advising leadership team, and actively consults and collaborates with Student Advising Directors, Assistant Directors in the University Advising Center, and other campus partners focusing on student success. By serving both as an advisor and administrator, the Associate Director maintains a pulse on the current student experience, while engaging facilitation and organizational skills needed to elevate academic advising. **Minimum Qualifications** + Master's degree (conferred by the time of hire) and three (3) years of academic advising and/or student support experience in higher education, OR + Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in higher education in academic advising and/or student support areas. + Demonstrated commitment to students with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, students with disabilities, and/or international students. **Preferred Qualification** + Advancedacademicadvisingexperience,demonstratingunderstandingofstudent development theory and different advising models. + Demonstratedabilitytoindependentlylearnnewinformationandinterpretitwithattention to detail and accuracy. + Demonstrated commitment to supporting students and their success in a diverse working and learning environment. + Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated abilities to communicate effectively with many different constituents – including students, faculty, staff, administrators. + Ability to interpret and implement University and program-specific academic policies related to student academic standing, progression, and completion. + Demonstrated abilities to quickly learn new information and technological applications, using both with attention to detail and accuracy. + Demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. **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/ (http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/Y) . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu . **Telework (Yes/No)** Yes, up to 20%. 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: 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 Yes, up to 10%. 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: Case by Case/Telework: A position that may include a temporary reassignment or work outside the permanent/principal work location to meet short-term needs **About** **Administrative Operations & Leadership (30%)** + Serves as a key partner for department director on management and leadership of our work team, department operations. + Supports and facilitates short and long-term planning and implementation for the department as a whole, including resource management, and assessment of advising services. + Creates, implements and assesses goals and objectives for areas of responsibility consistent with department, division, and University planning. + Utilizes academic advising expertise to provide informed consultation with advising centers and support across campus. + Identifies areas of improvement in University Advising processes, structures, and staffing to further evolve areas of responsibility and improve the student experience. + Investigates and determines appropriate follow-up for particularly sensitive student situations that include work with Title IX, the Violence Awareness Response Program, Financial Aid and Registration & Academic Records. + Leads departmental investigations into perceived advising errors by professional academic advisors across the department, including determining and recommending resolution and remedies to appropriate personnel (including upper-administrators). + Provides follow-up for escalated situations involving University Advising that have surfaced in areas outside of the department. + Serves as UA liaison to campus partners responsible for implementation of technology that supports student degree progression and completion. + In the Director’s absence, the Associate Director holds responsibility for department management, general operations, staff oversight and support, and decision-making. The Associate Director serves as the Director’s designee, representing the University Advising department, at divisional and university meetings. **Onboarding & Professional Development within University Advising** **(25%)** Leads University Advising through use of their advanced understanding of academic advising processes and structures, as well as technological and degree completion resources to develop, implement, evaluate and continuously improve coordinated approaches to onboard and train professional academic advisors and graduate assistants/interns within and adjacent to the department. This responsibility includes creation of relevant learning outcomes, development of curriculum, inclusion of appropriate subject-matter-experts, and identification of areas that need further development. The Associate Director plays a critically important role that impacts our abilities to equip incoming professional academic advisors with the skills, knowledge, and experience to accurately and compassionately support divisional goals around student success, and individual students in the obtainment of their goals. **Professional Development & Training for Faculty Advisors & Campus Partners (20%)** Use extensive understanding of academic advising’s role in student development and support, as well as the particulars of MSU’s advising structure and related resources, to develop and implement professional development and training opportunities for the campus-at-large (i.e. Advising Forum meetings, NACADA webinars, etc.). Serve as University Advising lead on the Student Success Advising Academy team, charged with setting priorities, developing, implementing, evaluating, and regularly improving/enhancing professional development and training opportunities targeting faculty advisors and other campus partners. To facilitate participation and growth of the Academy, the Associate Director works with university leadership charged with enhancing faculty professional development opportunities, to ensure that faculty have opportunities to grow their knowledge and skills on topics and resources available to support student success and completion. Through these functions, the Associate Director directly impacts university-wide student success efforts, in support of division and university student retention and completion goals. **Advising At-Large** **(15%)** During extended staff transitions and/or peak advising/registration periods, the Associate Director serves as a professional advisor supporting students on an at-large basis, for example when a vacancy among advisors occurs, and/or an extended leave is being taken. At-large advising requires the Associate Director to have a firm understanding of university-wide academic policies and procedures, while also actively learning curricular requirements and program policies and procedures across the entire campus. Additionally, the Associate Director uses their extensive knowledge of programs and processes to play a critical leadership role in the university’s response to returning students (students who have stopped out for 1+ years), helping them discern the most applicable academic program and resources, given their individual goals and progress. The Associate Director accomplishes all of this work by establishing meaningful connections, demonstrating care, coordinating support, and removing individual barriers to student success. The Associate Director engages in proactive strategies for student retention and progression including, but not limited to, early and mid-term alerts, academic recovery, university reinstatement, re-enrollment efforts, strategic outreach and redirection with students not making progress toward their degrees. **Other duties as assigned** **(10%)** The Associate Director represents University Advising during meetings, and/or group membership, of various campus and/or system partners, and stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as this position evolves. 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/ . **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:** University Advising Minnesota State University, Mankato 111 Memorial Library Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-1650 TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 Email: advising@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. **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:** 02-17-2025 **Close Date:** **Posting Contact Name:** Lacie R Mitchell-Garza **Posting Contact Email:** kz6609rp@minnstate.edu