Working Title:
Child Welfare Program Student Support Coordinator - MSUAASF Range B (AA26150)
Institution:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
MSUAASF Range B
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
Mankato
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$47,788.00 - $78,458.00
Salary Range: $47,788.00 - $78,458.00
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.
Position: Probationary; Range B*
Job Description
Minnesota State Mankato's Department of Social Work's Child Welfare Stipend Program began as a sub contractual relationship with U of M School of Social Work's Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) in Spring 2005 with the BSSW Program. In FY13 the MSW program developed a direct contract with Mn DHS to provide a graduate child welfare stipend program. In 2014, the BSSW program moved its CWP from a subcontract relationship with CASCW to a combined program, Department of Social Work direct responsibility for all contractual obligations including tracking graduates for up to three years post-graduation. The goal of the CWP is to prepare graduates at the BSSW and MSW level to work in public or tribal child welfare agencies across Minnesota. The Department of Social Work's CWP at Minnesota State Mankato provides financial support to students each semester. The goal of the CWP is to prepare graduates at the BSSW and MSW level to work in public or tribal child welfare agencies across Minnesota. The MSW and BSSW CWP tracks and provides support for students.
The Child Welfare Program Student Support Coordinator is a twelve month position and will be responsible for the implementation of the federal and state funded MSW and BSSW Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Training contract awarded by Minnesota Department of Human Services.
1. These responsibilities include budget and report management including coordinating the annual Child Welfare Stipend Program contract proposals, renewal processes and annual program reports and evaluations;
2. This person will maintain a data management program and related reports.
3. This person will coordinate the Child Welfare Program's marketing and web-based/social media activities; support for recruitment and retention of child welfare stipend recipients, provide support to and monitor student stipend recipients in the completion of all in-program and post-graduation related activities and documents;
4. Monitors student's academic progress and post-graduation employment payback progress through Department of Social Works' student management database.
5. This person will provide support for and coordination of child and family related training and programs on campus and in the community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Social Work masters degree from an accredited social work program.
- Licensed or license-eligible as LGSW or higher.
- Ability to travel, including overnight travel.
Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated teaching experience.
- Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate social work education.
- Ability to interpret and implement departmental, institutional, state, and federal laws and policies related to education and human service data privacy laws, social work education, and child welfare professional practice.
- Specific interest in and/or experience with children and families, preferably in rural communities.
- Able to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, faculty and professionals of diverse backgrounds with strong interpersonal and cross cultural oral and communication skills.
- Experience with grants, contracts, and/or budgets.
- Skill in word processing, spreadsheets and database software, and reports/graphs.
- Experience in working in collaborative programs, initiatives or teams.
- Able to handle multiple projects with strong multitasking skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
- Cover Letter
- Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for three (3) references
- Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
- A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tiffany Breckenridge
Search Chair
Phone: 507-389-6504
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: [email protected]
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Other Requirements
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected] .
This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating. Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business. For further information, please refer to the Driver’s License and Record Check Policy (HR/LR Policy #1419), which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1419-hrpolicy-dlrchecks.pdf .
This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.60 to 299C.64 – Minnesota Child Protection Background Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability to pass applicable background check throughout employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the supervisor no later than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations, convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable background check.
Telework (Yes/No)
Yes - Up to 20% of the time. Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:
- Case by Case/Situational Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location.
About
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu .
- The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
- Enhancing access and student success.
- Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
- Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html .
Destination 2030 , the University’s strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/ .
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:
07-16-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
04-20-2026
Close Date:
07-30-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Sarith Phan
Posting Contact Email:
[email protected]