Assistant Director, Employer Relations (SS26010)

Assistant Director, Employer Relations (SS26010)

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 : Non 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 October 21, 2025, and continue until the position has been filled.

Position : Probationary; Range C

Job Description : As the Assistant Director, Employer Relations, this position supports the career success of students and alumni through the delivery of career education as well as support of employer relations programming and events. Areas of responsibility include coordination of employer relations programming and employer visits to campus; leadership responsibilities in coordinating and managing assigned career fairs annually; assist in training and support of undergraduate student workers as needed; providing career advising / coaching for students and alumni of the University; provide training, mentorship, and supervision to graduate students or interns based on need in specific project areas; conduct and manage the outreach and communications across campus to ensure participation and awareness in employer engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, or a related area (required completion by time of appointment), plus one year of professional experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education; OR
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education.

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

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.

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.

Telework :

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 :

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 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 : https : / / mankato.mnsu.edu / about-the-university / fast-facts / .

Application Procedures :

Contact Information :

Sara Granberg-Rademacher, Director of Academic Advising

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Phone : 507-389-1250

TTY : 800-627-3529 or 711

Email : sara.granberg-rademacker@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 :

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