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Classification Title Working Title Head Soccer Coach Hire Types Faculty Division MSU Moorhead Department Athletics Unit Athletics Location Moorhead, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE Employment Condition Limited Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days This is an Annual appointment for 3 years in duration.
Posting Details This position is covered by IFO Collective Bargaining Agreement. The full salary range for positions under this agreement can be found in Article 11, Section S.
Salary Minimum Please see page 35 of the IFO Agreement linked above. Salary Maximum DOE Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description - Leadership, operation and management of the MSUM Soccer Program in accordance with University, Conference and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies.
- Duties include but are not limited to scheduling, recruiting, practice planning/organizing, budgeting, supervising assistants, public relations, departmental fundraising, and camps.
- Teach Courses in the Health and Physical Education Department.
- Other Administrative duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of college coaching or 5 years High School or club coaching within the past 8 years with a proven record of success.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support student-athletes athletically, academically, and socially.
- Demonstrated ability to teach physical education skills courses and or basic health courses.
- Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated success working with students of diverse backgrounds including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.
- Master's degree in a related area.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II recruiting rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of NCAA Division II athletics and student-athlete experience.
- Familiarity with the central region and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
- Ability to fund raise.
- The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
- Official transcript(s) from all degree-granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first duty day.
- In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf.
UNIVERSITY CULTURE
The work to support equity-minded campus practices, curriculum, and culture has been happening at Minnesota State colleges and universities for decades. The system-wide goal of Equity 2030 is to eliminate racial graduation disparities by the year 2030. Focusing on an equity gap instead of an achievement gap allows us to frame our work on creating equity-minded practices, pedagogy, curriculum, and inclusive communities. At MSUM, we are committed to building our university's capacity to serve students historically underserved in higher education.
Our Core Values (How do we behave?)
Grit
- We are "scrappy" and resourceful.
- We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.
- We have the courage to do what's right.
Humility
- We're all on the same team and everyone's role is important.
- We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.
- We don't take ourselves too seriously.
Heart
- We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
- We are passionate about our purpose.
- We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.
Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values)
Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas
"Permission to Play" Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community)
Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions
Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?)
We will succeed by:
- Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students' return on their investment;
- Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and
- Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.
Strategic Priorities (How will we deliver a student experience that distinguishes MSUM?)
- Academic Distinctiveness: We will define the distinctive attributes of our academic experience, building on the strengths that differentiate MSUM regardless of a student's academic major.
- Equity and Inclusion: We will continue to build our organizational capacity to achieve equitable educational outcomes for all students, recognizing that achieving equity will require changing our systems, policies, practices, assumptions, and campus climate.
- Community Engagement: We will build community partnerships that strengthen and sustain our academic programs, enhance students' educational experiences, and meet important community needs.
ACADEMICS
Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.
- 128 majors, emphases, and options
- 73 undergraduate major
- 55 emphases and options
- 12 pre-professional programs
- 15 graduate degrees
- 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates
- 26 areas of teacher licensure preparation
OUR STUDENTS
4,679 Total Enrollment (3,720 undergraduates), Fall 2022 30th day
64.3% Female
35.1% Male
15.3% Students of color
3.0% International
MSUM enrolls 4,679 students from 35 states and 42 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.
- MSUM was ranked #13 among the Top Public Universities in the Midwest and #52 in the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest (US News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings 2023-24).
- MSUM's Doctorate of Education program is ranked in the top 10 best online Ed.D programs by Forbes Advisor (2023).
- MSUM holds #1 Best Bachelor's Degree in Project Management (Study.com, 2023).
THE COMMUNITY
Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo and West Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 249,974 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 30,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports, and social activities. The communities enjoy major concert venues; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.
Unemployment rates for the Fargo-Moorhead area hover around 2.1% (07/2023), below the national average of 3.7% (07/2023). The average one-way commute in Fargo is 16 minutes, shorter than the U.S. average of 26 minutes.
Moorhead public schools serve more than 7,400 students (2022) in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities.
Minnesota ranks 2nd nationally in the percentage of its population (aged 25 to 64) with an associate degree or higher (50%).
Fargo's Hector International Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United with direct flights to these cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando International, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor and St. Pete-Clearwater.
The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community is among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:
- Top 50 Best Places to Live (Livability, 2022)
- #30 Best Places to Raise a Family (Fortune, 2023)
- #1 in lowest unemployment (ZipRecruiter, 2023)
- Top 30 Best Cities to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2023)
- #5 Best Place to Start a Business (Livability 2023)
- Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes, 2023)
- #1 out of 100 cities for lowest crime rate, low unemployment, short commutes (Self Magazine, 2023)
AVAILABILITY OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is available at: https://www.mnstate.edu/student-life/public-safety/campus-reports/. Prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting Public Safety at 218.477.2449.
Benefits Info Benefits Summary: https://www.mnstate.edu/globalassets/human-resources/2024-faculty-benefits-summary.pdf
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MSUM196P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 01/25/2024 Close Date 02/14/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary - To be considered by the search committee, applications must include:
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting institutions
- Reference checks will be initiated for finalist candidates through SkillSurvey. Candidates should be prepared to enter contact information for 5 professional references.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Human Resources Office, OW 214, 218.477.2157 (Voice).
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