Assistant Director, Academic Recovery Advising (SS26008)

Assistant Director, Academic Recovery Advising

Institution : Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title : MSUAASF Range C

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 : $47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Application Deadline : Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

Position : Probationary; Range C

Job Description

The Assistant Director provides leadership and direction in support of the intensive advising needs for students in academic recovery, who are not meeting university academic standards, and / or who are in jeopardy of falling below academic standards. The Assistant Director develops and implements the advising approach for this target student population through coordinated advising initiatives, proactive monitoring of student and service capacity data, evaluation of services, and continuous improvement reviews.

The Assistant Director maintains a caseload of students, while supervising the academic recovery advising team and providing subject matter expert guidance to campus partners as complex situations require.

Additionally, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Assistant Director for Undecided Advising to ensure that the University Advising Center (UAC) continues its mission as the University's advising hub for "just in time" support, while collaborating with the overall UAC team to support students who are not making progress needed to earn credit and / or stay on track for graduation.

A member of the University Advising leadership team, the Assistant Director provides feedback and consultation on academic advising related policies, practices, and procedures. The Assistant Director offers broad understanding and knowledge about the university's academic programs, university academic policy and procedures, advising tools, and campus resources and referral processes, as well as specific understanding of university academic and financial standing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (conferred by the time of hire) and two (2) years of academic advising and / or student support experience in higher education.
• 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

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.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Telework

Yes - Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes :

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. 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. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here.

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.

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 nameMinnesota 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 and 1,175+ 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.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

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.

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 : 10-20-2025

Position End Date :

Open Date : 08-20-2025

Close Date : 12-