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Working Title:
Director of Secondary Relations
Institution:
Minnesota State College Southeast
Classification Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 3
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
MSSE - Winona CampusRed Wing
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$27.84 - $40.82
Job Description
This purpose of this position is to strengthen the educational pipeline and ensure coordinated educational development and transitions between Minnesota State College Southeast and K-12 partners. This position will take a lead role in the College's efforts to bridge the career and college aspirations of all learner segments and to reach out and engage a network of Minnesota State College Southeast stakeholders in that process. This includes school district and pre-collegiate programs, universities and other colleges, program accreditation entities, advisory committees, community-based organizations, workforce programs, and Perkins consortia partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
Direct and lead National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Standards (NACEP) efforts for the College, to ensure college maintains accreditation following the requirements and standards set forth by NACEP.
This position is accountable for establishing the processes and procedures to ensure the College is meeting NACEP standards in the concurrent enrollment program. The incumbent will manage the tracking and maintenance of documents and records necessary to support the NACEP accreditation requirements and secure ongoing renewal for the college. The incumbent will be the lead on all NACEP reaccreditation efforts. The incumbent will also maintain the membership in the Minnesota affiliate of NACEP, MNCEP, and participate actively in their conferences, professional development activities and will coordinate and track these professional development offerings to support accreditation efforts. They will be expected to maintain high internal and external communication standards for effective coordination with High School Principals and Instructors and will communicate pertinent items with Student Services, faculty, and related services and entities including admissions, Registrar's Office, faculty, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system office and other stakeholders. They work effectively with Campus HR to support and adhere to HLC guidelines when reviewing high school instructor credentials in order to process for acceptance or denial by administration and notify instructors of the decision and continue to monitor their progress of meeting HLC credentialing standards.
Manage, administer, and direct Perkins V (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21 st Century Act) requirements.
This position will serve as the director of the Perkins V postsecondary program for the entire Southeast Perkins Consortium. They will be responsible for managing and directing workflow to the Perkins Assistant to meet college objectives. The incumbent will manage records according to retention guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements in order to accurately prepare and submit the annual plan following established processes, procedures and guidelines established by the Minnesota Department of Education. They will facilitate the biannual Campus Local Needs Assessment and be responsible for the interpretation of Perkins V policies and guidelines. The incumbent has sole responsibility for the development and management of the Perkins Consortium postsecondary budget, approximately $200,000 a year. They will be accountable for the preparation and submission of statistical reports, records, and files by incorporating the State Standards, Industry Standards and/or other occupational competencies and measures. The position will need to maintain high internal and external communication standards and promote cooperation for effective facilitation. Must attend required system professional development as well as State and Federal level meetings relative to Perkins V to serve as our college representation. Will work with the Minnesota Department of Education-designated coordinator for Perkins at the Secondary level, with a focus on enhancing collaborative efforts between secondary and postsecondary. In particularly they will focus on developing joint programming, training, and ongoing development of a high school, to college, to career pathway.
Administer and promote the Post-Secondary Educational Option (PSEO), concurrent, and articulated offerings to strengthen and maintain alignment between secondary schools and Minnesota State College Southeast.
This position will be responsible for identifying PSEO objectives, developing processes, procedures, and steps to meet College goals for the PSEO program, and will lead our efforts to strengthen and grow the College's PSEO, concurrent, and articulated relationships. The incumbent will manage recruiting and outreach efforts with secondary students considering enrollment in these programs. They will work with Admissions Representatives to promote PSEO options as well as traditional enrollment options. They will independently register, orient, and advise secondary students participating in PSEO credits and concurrent enrollment courses - both general education and technical education courses. The incumbent will research, identify, develop, and propose innovations in appropriate career fields to support initiatives related to emerging occupations, workforce needs and trends, clusters and pathways and will develop accountability measures for such programs, including measures of student success. They will provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to Minnesota State College Southeast programs to improve processes, ensure compliance and report outcomes of these programs. They will lead collaborative efforts with area high schools and instructors to manage Articulation Agreements between Minnesota State College Southeast and these secondary partners.
Salary Range: $58,130.00-$85,232.00 (based on experience and qualifications)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree Education, Business or a Related Field.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field of education, business and industry, nonprofit management, or other relevant field.
Experience in planning and leading joint projects with business, K-12 or other educational organizations with record of accomplishments.
Knowledge of and experience with Educational Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with the development and management of budgets.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and a clear commitment to diversity.
Ability to analyze situations and data to effectively meet goals.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide work direction to other staff members.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across various stakeholder groups.
Excellent problem solving, computer, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel between campuses as well as the region.
Preferred Qualification
Master's degree in Education, Business or a Related Field.
Five (5) years' experience in a post-secondary educational setting with an understanding of both K-12 and college systems, especially two-year colleges, and transfer/articulation agreements.
Experience with assessment and evaluation.
Experience within the Minnesota State system or the Minnesota Department of Education.
Experience working with Dual Enrollment (PSEO or equivalent) and Concurrent Enrollment programs.
Experience working with the Federal Perkins Grant.
Work Shift: Monday-Friday, with standard shifts from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Some flexibility in start and end times may be available, depending on the needs of the department.
Telework:
Telework available up to one day per week, subject to departmental needs and supervisor approval
About
Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access, public, not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure, policies, procedures, and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and an environment that is friendly and supportive
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:
10-27-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
08-25-2025
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Alecia Carol Spagnoletti
Posting Contact Email:
alecia.spagnoletti@southeastmn.edu
