Director of Outreach and Engagement
Minnesota State, Mankato, MN, United States
Director of Outreach and Engagement (AA26114)
Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: MSUAASF Range C Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty City: Mankato FLSA: Non Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $93,342.00 Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled. Position: Probationary; Range C* Job Description
The Outreach and Engagement Director for the School of Applied Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at Minnesota State University, Mankato leads strategic recruitment, marketing, and partnership efforts to grow and sustain Ag-related academic programs. This role involves: Recruitment & Marketing: Designing and executing outreach campaigns to attract prospective students and raise awareness of current and future programs. Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with K12 schools, colleges, industry groups, and statewide organizations to expand career and academic pathways. Student Support: Guiding students from inquiry through graduation, including advising and retention strategies in collaboration with university teams. Event Coordination: Planning and managing School-sponsored events, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving. Program Growth & Inclusion: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing student experience, enrollment, and industry engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and future-focused agricultural education ecosystem. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree related to agricultural education, educational leadership, student affairs/development, marketing or other related major plus two years of experience working in a college or university in outreach, recruiting, customer service, project management, advising and/or marketing related area. Or Bachelor's degree related to agricultural education, educational leadership, student affairs/development, marketing or other related major plus four years of experience working in a college or university in outreach, recruiting, customer service, project management, advising and/or marketing related area. Demonstrated ability to develop, refine and track operational budgets. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and orchestrate recruitment and student advising-related activities. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Demonstrated ability to handle and process sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external parties and commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Preferred Qualification Knowledge of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and/or similar transfer curriculum in other states. Familiarity with higher education trends, especially with non-traditional adult learners, and experiential education. Ability to organize work and create internal processes to support performance outcomes. Ability to learn and retain a wide-range of institutional information. Demonstrated high-level of comfort with phone, internet, and face to face sales outreach. Other Requirements 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. Occasional in-state and out-state travel may be required to attend professional work-related conferences and partnership meetings. Some travel to other locations within the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota may be required. Some weekend and evening hours may be required. Telework (Yes/No) Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Telework: Up to 40% of the time. A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu. The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience. 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. Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/. Application Procedures: 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 Contact Information: Aaron Budge/Search Chair Interim Executive Director, Applied Ag Food and Natural Resources Phone: 507-389-1416 TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 Email: aaron.budge@mnsu.edu Desired Start Date: 01-18-2026 Position End Date: 06-30-2026 Open Date: 11-18-2025 Close Date: 03-31-2026 Posting Contact Name: Sarith Phan Posting Contact Email: sarith.phan@mnsu.edu 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.
Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: MSUAASF Range C Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty City: Mankato FLSA: Non Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $93,342.00 Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled. Position: Probationary; Range C* Job Description
The Outreach and Engagement Director for the School of Applied Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at Minnesota State University, Mankato leads strategic recruitment, marketing, and partnership efforts to grow and sustain Ag-related academic programs. This role involves: Recruitment & Marketing: Designing and executing outreach campaigns to attract prospective students and raise awareness of current and future programs. Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with K12 schools, colleges, industry groups, and statewide organizations to expand career and academic pathways. Student Support: Guiding students from inquiry through graduation, including advising and retention strategies in collaboration with university teams. Event Coordination: Planning and managing School-sponsored events, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving. Program Growth & Inclusion: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing student experience, enrollment, and industry engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and future-focused agricultural education ecosystem. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree related to agricultural education, educational leadership, student affairs/development, marketing or other related major plus two years of experience working in a college or university in outreach, recruiting, customer service, project management, advising and/or marketing related area. Or Bachelor's degree related to agricultural education, educational leadership, student affairs/development, marketing or other related major plus four years of experience working in a college or university in outreach, recruiting, customer service, project management, advising and/or marketing related area. Demonstrated ability to develop, refine and track operational budgets. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and orchestrate recruitment and student advising-related activities. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Demonstrated ability to handle and process sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external parties and commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Preferred Qualification Knowledge of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and/or similar transfer curriculum in other states. Familiarity with higher education trends, especially with non-traditional adult learners, and experiential education. Ability to organize work and create internal processes to support performance outcomes. Ability to learn and retain a wide-range of institutional information. Demonstrated high-level of comfort with phone, internet, and face to face sales outreach. Other Requirements 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. Occasional in-state and out-state travel may be required to attend professional work-related conferences and partnership meetings. Some travel to other locations within the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota may be required. Some weekend and evening hours may be required. Telework (Yes/No) Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Telework: Up to 40% of the time. A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu. The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience. 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. Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/. Application Procedures: 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 Contact Information: Aaron Budge/Search Chair Interim Executive Director, Applied Ag Food and Natural Resources Phone: 507-389-1416 TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 Email: aaron.budge@mnsu.edu Desired Start Date: 01-18-2026 Position End Date: 06-30-2026 Open Date: 11-18-2025 Close Date: 03-31-2026 Posting Contact Name: Sarith Phan Posting Contact Email: sarith.phan@mnsu.edu 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.