Interim Director of Student Life; MnSCU Academic Supervisor

Working Title

Interim Director of Student Life (MnSCU Academic Supervisor
1)

Central Lakes College

MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1

216:
Middle Management Association

Brainerd

Job Exempt

Full time

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

$30.55 - $45.92 per hour; $64,895 - 93,981 annually (FY27 salary range)

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

The purpose of this position is to provide college-wide, multi-campus leadership, coordination, and oversight of comprehensive student life programs. This includes student activities, Student Life initiatives, Basic Needs programs (including SNAP benefits), Hunger Free Campus site management, voter engagement, and Wellness Center facilities oversight. The role also supervises transportation services, advising and staff supporting student clubs, Student Government, and special events.

Through these efforts, the position supports student engagement, retention, and overall success.

• Two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory or lead work experience, including responsibility for directing staff, coordinating work, or overseeing programs.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.
• This degree must be in Student Affairs, Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate student activities and programs using a collaborative, team-based approach.
• Skills in communication, both oral and written, in individual and group settings via phone or in person, sufficient to motivate students and influence behavior or turn a situation around and work with colleagues in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Ability to use analytic reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing, implementation, and program management.
• Knowledge of computer software applications and systems sufficient to enter data and create basic business correspondence, documents, and training presentations.

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory or lead work experience, including staff oversight and program coordination.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing budgets, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and assessing educational or co-curricular programs.
• Knowledge of Minn State system policies, procedures, and practices.

8 hours/day, 8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday, some weekends depending on events/food rescue (limited for one year only)

No

• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options.
• Dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both employees and their dependents.

Minnesota State 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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Name:
Terri Henrikson
Email: terri.henrikson