Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives

Reporting to the President and serving as a partner to the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives is the college's advisor to the President on economic development and opportunities to build institutional capacity and momentum. The incumbent is responsible for leading, implementing, managing, and assessing initiatives that are integral to the mission and strategic forward-movement of the college. This position is responsible for the leadership of projects of key institutional importance, including strategic planning, Minnesota State system initiatives, marketing and communications, workforce education, and institutional advancement. Advancement responsibilities encompass the oversight of grants administration and development of strategic revenue-generating initiatives that support the college's core mission and priorities. This is a leadership position that will interface with all internal and external stakeholders. Priority Application Deadline : November 3, 2025.

This position serves as an external connection to the college for businesses, economic development organizations, industry associations, nonprofit organizations, other universities and colleges, secondary schools (K-12), and local, state, and federal government agencies and related non-governmental organizations, and other constituencies. The position is charged with elevating Southeast's presence and engagement in local, regional, national, and international communities. Helping to fulfill the organization's vision, mission, and goals, the position is charged with developing supportive broad-based, multi-sector, bi-partisan networks, and partnerships in support of Minnesota State College Southeast.

Responsibilities include :

• Partnering with the President to support community partnership development on behalf of the college.
• Creating and maintaining strategic alliances with various stakeholders.
• Representing the college within the business community and with organizations.
• Leading and supporting cross-functional projects, programs, and campaigns.
• Overseeing college foundation efforts, including fundraising and campaigns.
• Providing strategic oversight of the college's marketing and communications strategy.
• Leading strategic initiatives and institutional efforts key to the college's growth.
• Providing planning, project management, and leadership for short-term institutional projects.

Minimum qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

Work shift : Monday-Friday

Telework : Telework available up to 1 day per week, subject to departmental needs.

About Minnesota State College Southeast :

Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access, public, not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure, policies, procedures, and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and an environment that is friendly and supportive.

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 : 12-15-2025

Position End Date : Open Date : 10-06-2025

Close Date :

Posting Contact Name : Alecia Carol Spagnoletti

Posting Contact Email : alecia.spagnoletti@southeastmn.edu