Student Advising Director, Business Advising - MSUAASF Range D (SS27004)

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Working Title:

Student Advising Director, Business Advising - MSUAASF Range D (SS27004)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range D

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

• $54,616.00 - $117,191.00
• Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.

Position: Probationary; Range D*

Job Description:

The Student Advising Director for Business Advising is the lead professional advisor supporting students within an academic college/area of responsibility. The Student Advising Director is an active member of the University’s Advising Leadership Team and their respective College’s/area’s Leadership Team. This position proactively engages with students by establishing meaningful connections, demonstrating care, coordinating support, and assisting in removing individual barriers to success. This position manages and provides advising services, and implements student-first practices that advance student equity, retention, completion, and success. This position works with students from prospect to alumni, and assists students in integrating information, accessing resources, making enrollment choices, and determining academic program pathways to completion. This position holistically and comprehensively supports and advises students and intentionally contributes to a meaningful student experience. The Student Advising Director is a liaison to and resource for faculty, staff, and administrators, both within a college/area of responsibility and across the University. This position leads and supports projects and initiatives within an academic college/area of responsibility and across the university, particularly those focused on advising and student success. The Student Advising Director serves as an advising expert and student success resource for an academic college/area of responsibility with extensive knowledge of college, university and Minnesota State system academic and student policies, procedures, and practices. Additionally, the Student Advising Director utilizes student degree planning and completion tools and knowledge of University systems, processes, and resources to advance student success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree (conferred by the time of hire) and three (3) years of academic advising and/or student support experience, OR Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in academic advising and/or student support areas.

Demonstrated commitment to students with diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, students with disabilities, and/or international students.

Preferred Qualification:

Professional academic advising experience;

Demonstrated commitment to supporting students and their success;

Demonstrated experience with fostering a diverse working and learning environment;

Working knowledge of student development and student life concerns;

Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated abilities to communicate effectively with many different constituents – including students, faculty, staff, administrators;

Evidence of successful experience working with a wide variety of student support services;

Ability to interpret and implement University academic policies related to student academic standing, progressing, and completion;

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new information and interpret it with attention to detail and accuracy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete online application must include all required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. Please note that, due to Workday system limitations, you may upload a maximum of five (5) attachments with your application. If you need to submit more than five attachments, please contact us directly and we will assist with uploading the additional documents on your behalf.

Cover Letter

Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information for three (3) references

Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Other Requirements:

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu .

Telework:

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

Case by Case/Situational Telework: Up to 10% of the time. A position that may include a temporary reassignment or work outside the permanent/principal work location to meet short-term needs.

About:

• Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
• · Enhancing access and student success.
• · Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
• · Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.

Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html .

Destination 2030 , the University’s strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse fac