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Working Title:

MSUAASF Range C- Community Engagement Specialist

Institution:

Metropolitan State UniversityMSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218: Non-Unit

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Job Description

The Community Engagement Specialist develops, coordinates and implements the university’s civic engagement programming, including the state required voter engagement plan and the Metro State Votes initiative.  The Specialist also provides key support for the Model Legislature program by recruiting student participants from high schools, community-based organizations’ youth programs and community colleges.  Helps develop and disseminate materials to support student preparation for the Model Legislature simulation.  The specialist provides support to all community engagement initiatives and programs and participates actively in department-wide projects and initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage coordination and student staffing for community-engaged learning initiatives with emphasis on civic engagement.
• Support the planning, development and implementation of the Model Legislature program, which engages students in middle and high school across the Twin Cities.
• As requested by the director, develop and manage work plans for other community engagement initiatives including the organization and coordination of student workers and volunteers
• Coordinate data collection and management, evaluation, assessment and reporting in all areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range:

$47,607-93,342

**This maximum salary budgeted for this position is $74,721.00

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree plus two years of professional experience in community or civic engagement OR Master degree plus one year of professional experience in community or civic engagement.
• Demonstrated skill in program design, development and management within the field of community or civic engagement
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of local, state, and federal government functions, the legislative process and role of civic institutions.
• Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Experience working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to achieve program outcomes.
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of different approaches to engaging with external stakeholders and building reciprocal partnerships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill of Interpersonal skills needed for this position to work with students/staff/faculty
• Bachelors degree plus five years of professional experience in community or civic engagement OR Masters degree plus 3 years of professional experience in community or civic engagement
• Knowledge and experience in theoretical and practical applications of community engagement in higher education
• 5 years of experience in design, facilitation, and evaluation of program events
• Experience working with student employees, giving work direction and monitoring performance

Other Requirements:

Working Conditions: Requires occasional evening and weekend work at campus and community events

Physical Requirements: Light:  Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently.  The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

This position is open until filled with a priority deadline of 12:01 am November 18, 2025.

Work Shift:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

M-F

**Requires occasional evening and weekend work at campus and community events

Telework

Yes- this position is telework eligible.

About:

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023.

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:

01-05-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

11-13-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Kevin Earl Thompson

Posting Contact Email:

kevin.thompson.2@metrostate.edu