Assistant Director for Student Organizations & Engagement
Minnesota State
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**Working Title:**
Assistant Director for Student Organizations & Engagement
**Institution:**
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
**Classification Title:**
MSUAASF Range C
**Bargaining Unit / Union:**
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
**City:**
Moorhead
**FLSA:**
Non Job Exempt
**Full Time / Part Time:**
Full time
**Employment Condition:**
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
**Salary Range:**
$47,607.00 - $93,342.00
**Position Purpose:**
The **Student Engagement Coordinator** advances **student engagement** , **leadership development** , and a **sense of belonging** by supporting student organizations and their activities.
This role:
+ Oversees the **student organization recognition process**
+ Manages **financial operations** and **funding allocations** through the Student Activity Fee
+ Administers the **student engagement platform**
+ Advises student leaders on **event planning** and **risk management**
+ Promotes **collaborative programming**
+ Supports a vibrant, inclusive **co-curricular environment**
As part of the **Student Union and Activities team** , this position helps shape a dynamic campus culture that fosters **student success** and **community connection** .
**Key Responsibilities**
🏛️ Student Organization Support & Development (40%)
+ Manage annual recognition and registration for 80+ student organizations
+ Ensure compliance with university and MinnState policies
+ Develop and assess training for student leaders and advisors
+ Coordinate outreach events like **student organization fairs**
+ Support event planning, risk management, and campus partnerships
💰 Student Activity Fee Advising (25%)
+ Oversee the **Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC)**
+ Guide student groups through funding proposals and purchasing procedures
+ Monitor fundraising activities and ensure financial compliance
💻 Student Engagement Platform Management (10%)
+ Serve as the **primary administrator** for the student engagement platform
+ Maintain system accuracy and provide user training and support
+ Optimize workflows and assess platform effectiveness
🎉 Event Planning & Programming Support (10%)
+ Advise student organizations on event logistics, budgeting, and inclusivity
+ Collaborate on campus-wide events and traditions
+ Supervise events as needed in partnership with the Associate Director for Student Life
📊 Assessment (5%)
+ Collect and analyze data on student engagement and event participation
+ Contribute to strategic planning and annual reporting
🤝 Departmental & Other Duties (10%)
+ Participate in Student Union and Activities team initiatives
+ Support campus programs and perform duties aligned with university priorities
**Salary Range:**
$47,607 - $93,342 annually
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ **Bachelor’s degree** in Communications, Event Planning, Leadership, Business, or related field **and** 2 years of experience in student activities or event planning **OR** **Master’s degree** in Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs, or related field with 1 year of experience in Student Affairs
+ This position has the ability to substitute professional experience for education
+ Experience leading and supervising **culturally diverse teams.**
+ Strong **interpersonal and communication skills** , including the ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and campus partners.
+ Proven **decision-making skills** and ability to **interpret and apply university and system-wide policies** to successfully manage decision-related events and programs.
**Preferred Qualification**
+ Experience with student organization advising, **leadership development** , and facilitating group trainings.
+ Experience supervising student employees and applying **student development theory** in practice.
+ Experience **conducting assessment of programs,** events, and related learning outcomes.
+ Experience managing **financial resources** and applying **risk reduction strategies** in event planning.
**Other Requirements**
+ This position will work some evenings and weekends
+ Periodically, some physical effort will be required such as lifting, setting up events, and rearranging furniture
+ The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
**Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)**
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, occasionally evenings and weekends
**Telework (Yes/No)**
No
**Why Join Minnesota State Moorhead?**
+ Be part of a team that values **innovation** , **collaboration** , and **student-centered engagement** . Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead.
**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:**
08-29-2025
**Position End Date:**
**Open Date:**
07-18-2025
**Close Date:**
08-04-2025
**Posting Contact Name:**
Christine Adams
**Posting Contact Email:**
christine.adams@mnstate.edu
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