Applications are now being accepted for the Director position below at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Please feel free to pass this job posting to anyone you feel would be well qualified for this position.
Responsibilities
The Director is responsible for overall administration of services to students at Minnesota State University Moorhead, including administrative, supervisory, clinical, and programmatic functions. Operate according to counseling, health, medical, and pharmacy standards, and best practices and ensure compliance with FERPA. Partner with other campus departments, as well as local and state agencies, to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Direct work and provide leadership to medical, counseling, pharmacy, and administrative support staff. Create and ensure compliance with operational policies and procedures. Develop and maintain the departmental budget. Collaborate with other campus departments to offer educational programming and training to students. Serve on campus committees, task forces, and work groups, including, but not limited to, CARE Team and Emergency Management Team. Collaborate with local clinics and agencies to create partnerships and create memorandums of understanding for counseling and health support for students. Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and/or VP for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.
Qualifications
Required:
· Master's degree and licensure in counseling or related mental health field
· Demonstrated professional experience with or knowledge of the mental health needs of students in a campus environment
· Ability to provide clinical supervision for staff counselors and site supervision for counselors in training
· This position requires attendance at occasional weekend and evening meetings, the ability to be on-call for potential student emergencies, as well as infrequent travel for meetings and professional development.
Preferred:
· Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities in university counseling and healthcare setting.
· Managerial experience in program development, collaboration, policy development, administration, resource management, and strategic planning
· Experience with or knowledge of issues such as quality assessment, accreditation, program evaluation, medical/counseling/pharmacy technical applications, federal and state health and counseling regulations
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to serve students and collaborate with campus and community partners
· Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and external partners
· Experience with or knowledge of medical and pharmacy needs of students in a campus environment.
Application Information & Deadline
Completed applications received on or before January 2, 2019, will receive consideration.
To be considered by the search committee, applications must include: curriculum vitae or resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts from all degree granting institutions, and names/contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be requested for candidates chosen to interview. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
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NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of all academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
Additional Information
University Culture
In the simplest and most idealistic terms, our purpose at Minnesota State University Moorhead is to transform the world by transforming lives. In more specific terms, we are a university united around certain beliefs.
Our Core Values (How do we behave?)
· Grit
We are "scrappy" and resourceful.
We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.
We have the courage to do what's right.
· Humility
We're all on the same team and everyone's role is important.
We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.
We don't take ourselves too seriously.
· Heart
We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
We are passionate about our purpose.
We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.
Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?)
We will succeed by:
· Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students' return on their investment;
· Creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware and just; and
· Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding communities.
ACADEMICS
Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.
· 82 undergraduate majors (64 emphases/options)
· 11 pre-professional programs
· 15 graduate degrees (21 emphasis areas)
· 38 graduate and undergraduate certificates
· 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation
MSUM enrolls 5,664 students from 36 states and 61 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.
THE COMMUNITY
Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 238,124 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (2014 Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau). Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 31,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports and social activities. The communities enjoy a major concert venue; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.
Unemployment rate for Minnesota and North Dakota is at 3.3% and 2.6% respectively, both of which are below the national average of 3.9% (2018). Fargo-Moorhead average travel time to work is 14.7 minutes.
Moorhead public schools serve 6,077 students in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities. Moorhead schools are all new or totally remodeled. For the past 15 years, Fargo public schools have earned the What Parents Want Award from SchoolMatch. Both Minnesota and North Dakota put lots of value on education, as outlined in Lumina Foundation's 2014 report. Minnesota ranked second place and North Dakota in fourth place in a list of states ranked on the proportion of young adults with at least a two-year college degree.
Hector International Airport, the paramount airport for the FM area, is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United and provides non-stop jet service to/from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa and Tampa/St. Petersburg.
The Fargo-Moorhead community is ranked among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:
· Moorhead named Best Small City in America (NerdWallet, June 2015)
· Fargo ranked in the Top 10: Best Midsize Cities for New Grads (2018)
· Fargo's Downtown named seventh best in the nation (Liviability, March 2015)
· Fargo ranks First Among Best-Performing Small Cities (The Milken Institute, January 2015)
· North Dakota topped the list in physical health with Minnesota landing in the top 10 (Well-Being Index, 2015)
· Moorhead has a lower sales tax than 96% of other cities in the state. Groceries and clothing are exempt from Moorhead and Minnesota sales tax (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, November 2014)
· The Fargo-Moorhead metro region is the fourth fastest growing in the U.S. (Bloomberg, October 2014)
· Fargo named Top 10 of the Safest Cities for Women in America
· Fargo-Moorhead ranked in the top five for highest average credit score, lowest foreclosure rate and lowest credit usage (WalletHub, October 2014)
· Minnesota ranked third in the nation as the best state for teachers (WalletHub, October 2014)
· North Dakota names best state for women-owned business (OPEN State of Women-Owned Business Report, August 2014)
· Cost of living in Fargo-Moorhead is 1.2% below the U.S. national average (2018)
· North Dakota ranked most affordable daycare in the country (2017)
· Fargo made the Top 10 Cities for Career Opportunities in 2017
· Fargo Moorhead named in Best Places to Retire (2017)
· Fargo is 2018's 7th Best City to Raise a Family
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. More information can be found at Vehicle Use Forms
Employment for this position is covered by the MSUAASF Contract which can be found at
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Availability of Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Crime Report
Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is directly available at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety/crimereports.aspx or through our website at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety. All prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report.
The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 218.477.2449.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The University is committed to affirmative recruitment and encourages applications from women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, OW 208, 218.477.2721 (Voice).
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.
Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the Human Resources Director, Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563, 218.477.2157 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.
Agency
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Address
1104 Seventh Avenue South, 214 Owens Hall
Moorhead, Minnesota, 56563
Phone
218-477-2067
218-477-2157
Website
@MSUMKen
