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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: MSUAASF Range E - Director of Student Health and Basic Needs Institution: Metropolitan State University Classification Title: MSUAASF Range E Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty City: St. Paul FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $63,405.00 - $128,300.00 Job Description: Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Director of Student Health and Basic Needs. This is a full-time probationary position within the Student Success division. Responsibilities: Provides leadership, work direction, and administration for the university’s initiatives in the areas of student health, basic needs (including the food pantry), and student parent resources for enrolled students. Manges student health and basic needs, services, and related activities to support student well-being. Directs the work of the student parent coordinator and student employees in the student parent center and food pantry. Serves as university expert for infection diseases, public health, and public health emergencies on campus. Keeps us in compliance with Minnesota Statute 136F.20 Student Health. Minimum Qualifications: The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position: Bachelor’s degree plus six years of advanced professional experience in a related field. Related field includes, but is not limited to: health promotion, health education, nursing, and public health or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or advanced professional experience. At least one year of professional supervisory experience Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence with the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Comprehensive knowledge of health education theories, research, current and emerging health problems, and social determinants of health faced by students. Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards for health promotion, for example those found in the American College Health Association’s (ACHA) Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education; CDC standards, including the National Public Health Performance Standards and the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS); and/or, the American Public Health Association. Knowledge of planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs, priorities, and goals. Ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and communicate data pertinent to public health and wellness in diverse communities. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in health promotion, health education, nursing, or public health. 3 years of experience in a leadership role supervising staff and/or students Experience providing health promotion services and/or prevention work with students in a higher education setting. Experience developing and implementing public health interventions based on demonstrated health inequity/need. Salary: This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range E position with a salary range of $63,405 (minimum) to $128,300 (maximum). Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization. * Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found: Application: To apply, go to *To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials. Open Until Filled. Priority Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on May 29th, 2026. Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application: Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position. Current curriculum vita or resume. Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required. If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources. For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529. Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on 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 School/Academic Department: The Student Health and Basic Needs department at Metro State provides resources and support to all students. We strive to address the needs of our students through case management, resources for basic needs, and campus health initiatives. The department consists of three main support areas: health and wellness, student parent center, and Metro State Food Pantry. Departmental information is available online. The University: Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment. Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2025). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement. Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. 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: 06-17-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 05-14-2026 Close Date: 05-29-2026 Posting Contact Name: Kevin Earl Thompson Posting Contact Email: hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu Information for new and prospective employees Welcome to the Minnesota State career site for external applicants. This page allows you to search for jobs, apply, and check the status of applications at the colleges, universities, and system office of Minnesota State. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. Use the “sign in” link at the top of this page to log in to your profile. Current employees must log in to Workday to apply for positions using the Jobs Hub app. Visit our website to learn more about Working at Minnesota State, including information about compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities, and employee and labor relations. Sound like your kind of place? If so, we invite you to explore our many exciting careers! | Employee Resources | Privacy Statement | Technical and Security Issues Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. 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