Child Welfare Program Director of Student Support - MSUAASF Range C (AA27080)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

20d

About The Position

The Child Welfare Program Director of Student Support (CWP DSS) is a leadership position responsible for the ongoing administration and implementation of the federally and state-funded MSW and BSSW Title IV-E Child Welfare Program, awarded under contract by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The CWP DSS collaborates closely with the Child Welfare Program Director and the department to deliver a high-quality program at Minnesota State University, Mankato that meets state and federal requirements. The position assists with developing and overseeing program policies, procedures, curriculum, monitoring, and high-level decisions. The role includes teaching three credits per semester and may involve travel to deliver training and provide student supervision. The position is eligible for telework up to 20% of the time and mobile work up to 5% of the time. This is a full-time, probationary position in the MSUAASF Range C bargaining unit, classified as Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term). The desired start date is December 13, 2026, and the position end date is December 12, 2027. The salary range is $47,845 to $93,809, with salary upon hire dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The role requires a valid applicable driver's license and an acceptable driver-record check, as well as passing and maintaining eligibility under the Minnesota Child Protection Background Check Act. Some lifting may be needed for recruitment, conference, or workshop materials.

Requirements

A master's degree in social work from an accredited social work program, conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.
Three years of advanced professional experience in child welfare or social work.
Licensed or license-eligible as an LGSW or higher.
Ability to travel, including overnight travel.
Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment, without employer sponsorship, and ability to maintain work authorization for the duration of the appointment.
Valid, applicable driver's license and an acceptable DVS records check.
Passing background check under the Minnesota Child Protection Background Check Act and ability to maintain eligibility throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated teaching experience.
Advanced knowledge of undergraduate and graduate social work education.
Ability to interpret and implement complex departmental, institutional, state, and federal laws and policies concerning education, human service data privacy, social work education, and child welfare practice.
Expertise working with children and families, preferably in rural social work settings.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, faculty, and professionals from diverse backgrounds, with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural oral communication skills.
Advanced management experience with grants, contracts, and/or budgets.
Skill with word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and reports or graphs used to persuade stakeholders.
Experience working in collaborative programs, initiatives, or teams.
Ability to manage multiple complex, high-risk projects.

Responsibilities

Administer and implement the MSW and BSSW Title IV-E Child Welfare Program.
Collaborate with the Child Welfare Program Director and the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families to deliver a high-quality program that meets state and federal requirements.
Assist with developing and overseeing program policies, procedures, curriculum, and monitoring.
Contribute to high-level decisions that ensure the quality of the program.
Teach three credits per semester.
Travel as needed to deliver training and provide student supervision.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Generous vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.