Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement

Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

MSUAASF Range D

211 : Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

Moorhead

Job Exempt

Full time

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range : $54,344.00 - $116,608.00

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the AVP for Student Affairs / Dean of Students, the Director provides strategic leadership and supervision of the department as it serves both international and domestic students of diverse backgrounds and identities, providing opportunities to support academic success, student engagement, and persistence, while celebrating the life cycle of the student. The Director serves as a leader on campus to ensure the success, engagement and retention of international, underrepresented, and underserved students. The Director collaborates with campus partners on the implementation of Equity 2030 to reduce equity gaps in student learning and achievement, as well as create a sense of belonging and community for students. The Director oversees compliance with immigration regulations, study abroad program offerings, and support services to international students.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement and the specific areas of international student support, study abroad initiatives, and student support for domestic diverse student populations. (70%)

• Initiate and create a strategic plan for carrying out this vision that is congruent with the mission / values of the university.
• Provide leadership in implementing the departmental strategic plan and retention initiatives
• Provide leadership in the management of the operation of historically underrepresented and international student programs and services
• Provide leadership for the growth and expansion of global engagement programs, including the development of strategic goals to increase student participation in study abroad programs, recruitment for the National Student Exchange, and the retention of Historically Underrepresented and International Students.
• Manage a balanced portfolio of programs in response to the evolving academic needs and strategic vision of the institution
• Oversee and provide direction for Center staff.
• Oversee annual budget for the Center
• Work with University Advancement to identify gift opportunities
• Serve as liaison with Admission Office to provide prospective diverse students and families with information regarding campus resources.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, such as SOAR, Preview Days, and prospective student visits.
• Serves as liaison between the Financial Aid Office, Business Services, Alumni Foundation, students, staff, faculty, and community to provide information and resources for scholarship programs and diverse scholarship recipients.
• Develop and maintain institutional partnerships with program partners worldwide
• Oversee program evaluation and assessment

Compliance and Risk Management (15%)

Develop collaborative professional relationships with colleagues in the Student Affairs Leadership Team and other partners (15%)

Salary Range

$54,344-$116,608 annually

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM.

Telework (Yes / No)

No

About

Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

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 : 02-09-2026

Position End Date :

Open Date : 12-02-2025

Close Date : 12-16-2025

Posting Contact Name : Gabby Bergquist

Posting Contact Email : yw4265ey@minnstate.edu