Interim Director of Student Life (MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1)

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Working Title:

Interim Director of Student Life (MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1)

Institution:

Central Lakes CollegeMnSCU Academic Supervisor 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

Brainerd

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$30.55 - $45.92

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide college-wide, multi-campus leadership, coordination, and oversight of comprehensive student life programs. This includes student activities, Student Life initiatives, Basic Needs programs (including SNAP benefits), Hunger Free Campus site management, voter engagement, and Wellness Center facilities oversite. The role also supervises transportation services, advising and staff supporting student clubs, Student Government, and special events. Through these efforts, the position supports student engagement, retention, and overall success.

Salary Range:

$31.08-45.01/hour; $64,895-93,981 annually (FY27 salary range)

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory or lead work experience, including responsibility for directing staff, coordinating work, or overseeing programs. Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; or Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience. This degree must be in Student Affairs, Education, Human Services, or a related field.

• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate student activities and programs using a collaborative, team-based approach.

• Skills in communication, both oral and written, in individual and group settings via phone or in person, sufficient to motivate students and influence behavior or turn a situation around and work with colleagues in a cooperative and respectful manner.

• Ability to use analytic reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches to problems.

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing, implementation, and program management.

• Knowledge of computer software applications and systems sufficient to enter data and create basic business correspondence, documents, and training presentations.

Preferred Qualification 

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Human Services, or a related field.

• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory or lead work experience, including staff oversight and program coordination.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing budgets, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and assessing educational or co-curricular programs.

• Knowledge of MinnState system policies, procedures, and practices.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours/day, 8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday, some weekends depending on events/food rescue (limited for one year only)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

07-01-2026

Position End Date:

06-30-2027

Open Date:

06-24-2026

Close Date:

07-07-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Terri Henrikson

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]