The College of Science & Engineering at St. Cloud State University is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Student Relations Director position.  The Student Relations Director develops and assesses effective strategies to improve the experiences and successes of students within the college and school.  The position is a resource to both students and faculty in the areas of recruitment and retention; general advising; student complaints; student conduct; and academic petitions.  The position is designed to provide recommendations and innovative solutions to solve complex student issues. 

More information about the College of Science and Engineering and the School of Computing, Engineering & Environment  can be found by clicking on these links.

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It's Time strategic framework.  Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found by clicking on the link.

The purpose of the Student Relations Director is to develop and assess effective strategies to improve the experiences and successes of students within the college and school.  The position is a resource to both students and faculty in the areas of recruitment and retention; general advising; student complaints; student conduct; and academic petitions.  The position is designed to provide recommendations and innovative solutions to solve complex student issues. 

Responsibilities and Results:

• Coordinate general academic advising activities to foster student success (25%)
• Manage student conduct, student complaints, student petitions, and student appeals to advance the student experience (20%)
• Develop, support, and assess initiatives designed to increase recruitment and retention for the College and its programs to support program and College growth/sustainability (35%)
• Serve as a liaison/resource to the College and the University to ensure consistent and appropriate implementation of relevant policies, procedures, and practices (15%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in College Counseling, Higher Education Administration or related field
• One year professional experience in advising, student affairs, and/or recruitment and retention, academic affairs or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage in the best practices and procedures of student advising/counseling and higher education administration
• Demonstrated skills in collaborating with multiple functional areas to advance student success
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in writing concise, accurate, and professional reports
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills including data interpretation
• Demonstrated skills in working with diverse student and employee populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the theoretical principles of advising/counseling and higher education
• Three years professional work experience at a state college or university in College Counseling,  Higher Education Administration, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to effectively create and deliver professional presentations for large and diverse groups
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with varied external organizations/entities