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Working Title:

Associate Vice President for Recruitment and Retention

Institution:

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 7

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Fergus Falls

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$100,328.00 - $160,965.00

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is seeking an Associate Vice President for Recruitment and Retention. This position will be located on the Fergus Falls Campus and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

About M State:

A member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, M State serves more than 10,000 students in credit and non-credit courses each year in over 70 career and liberal arts programs online and in-person at its four campuses in northwestern Minnesota. The college also partners with communities to provide workforce development services and other responsive training programs to 500 businesses and thousands of annual participants. M State faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and share a vision of, “A success story for every student.”

Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION STATEMENT

Minnesota State Community and Technical College specializes in affordable and exceptional education, service and workforce training. We welcome all students and engage them in shaping their futures and their communities.

VISION STATEMENT

A success story for every student.

VALUES

+ **Integrity**

As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

+ **Inclusion**

We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.

+ **Innovation**

Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve the student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.

Position Summary:

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Recruitment and Retention will lead the charge as an innovative and visionary leader with a deep understanding of trends, best practices, and data-driven approaches for strategic enrollment management. The Associate Vice President is positioned to communicate M State’s message, telling the stories, sharing the data, and modeling the excitement that energizes and builds support for the College’s mission.

The Associate Vice President for Recruitment and Retention reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and serves as the chief enrollment officer of the College. A key member of the President's Cabinet, this position is responsible for providing strategic vision, comprehensive leadership, effective planning, program development, budget oversight, data analysis, and institutional coordination for strategic enrollment management and the student enrollment experience. As a highly visible organizational leader, this position directs the collegewide effort of strategic enrollment planning and plan execution, in close collaboration with marketing, budget office, institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, community relations, and academic and student affairs.

Responsibilities:

+ Overall leadership and administration of the division and has a key role in setting institutional strategy related to student enrollment and the student experience.

+ Collaborative Leadership

+ Marketing & Communications

+ Strategic Enrollment Planning

+ Administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in education, business, or other related area.

+ A minimum of three years of higher education recruitment and enrollment experience.

+ Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing data-driven programs.

+ Highly efficient, effective, and results-oriented individual, including proven experience leading and motivating a team.

+ Experience with current and emerging technology (hardware and software solutions) related to recruitment and retention. Expertise with web-based recruitment and enrollment efforts.

+ Knowledge of national and state issues related to higher education policies and practices that influence enrollment management.

+ A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Required Attributes and Abilities

+ A communicator: sharing enrollment trends to college leadership and the college community.

+ A champion: visible and engaged at college events and statewide meetings

+ A coach: travelling frequently to visit all campuses and support members of the team.

+ A problem-solver: troubleshooting daily concerns as they arise. Communicate challenges and provide solutions to appropriate stakeholders.

+ A visionary: promoting and representing the important work of this department college wide.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree or higher preferred.

Application Procedure** **: Application deadline is Monday, June 2, 2025.

To apply, go to** **www.minnesota.edu/jobs/

**Application must include** :

+ Letter of interest

+ Curriculum vitae (or resume)

+ Name and contact information of three professional references

+ College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu . M State is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. _A member of the Minnesota State System._

**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 Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

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:

07-01-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-19-2025

Close Date:

06-03-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Heidi Ruth Balgaard

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]