Working Title:
Associate Director; Atwood Memorial Center-MSUAASF Range D
Institution:
St. Cloud State University
MSUAASF Range D
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
St. Cloud
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$54,344.00 - $116,608.00
Job Description
Oversee the daily operations of Atwood Memorial Center (AMC). (40%)
Responsibilities include retail operations, set and promote building hours, develop and enforce operating policies and procedures, providing building access, and enforcing building safety and emergency management.
Respond to operational issues that may occur during evenings and weekends.
Independently lead the Atwood student employment program which includes managing employment policies and practices, maintaining position descriptions, and oversee budget.
Provide timely responses to concerns, special requests or complaints from AMC patrons.
Administer St. Cloud State University public expression policies with campus visitors including free speech areas, promotional space, and policies regarding protests or demonstrations.
Provide operational leadership to the retail areas of AMC: Atwood-managed areas include, the Atwood Information Desk, the Atwood Underground bowling and billiards center, graphic design and printing center, and dining. (20%)
Annually review and make recommendations to revise pricing, service offerings, policies and procedures, and overall training requirements for retail areas.
Research and develop new programs, services, and initiatives to meet the operations and budget goals of Atwood Center.
Represent AMC on University committees and issues pertaining to retail sales including copyright, information security, trademark and licensing, and ticket sales.
Monitor and provide support to retail dining operations that include communicating operating hours, marketing and promotions, and cleaning protocols.
Train, evaluate, support, and direct the work of 1 employee staff member to meet University and AMC goals. Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, and support the work of graduate assistant(s), and student employees. (15%)
Monitor and coordinate facility repairs for AMC (15%)
Submit work order requests and provide information to Facilities Management, the Atwood staff, and other staffi impacted by repairs being completed.
Assist the Executive Director in the creation and implementation of facility master plan and the repair and refurbishment budget for deferred maintenance, repair, and renovation and expansion projects.
Complete other duties as assigned (10%)
Represent the Atwood Center as needed within Student Affairs and in university initiatives.
Serve as a member of the Atwood Center leadership team and provide input to the Atwood Center Council.
Participate in policy formation and review. Provide input to Atwood Center Council.
Serve as the advisor to Student Government.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree plus three years of advanced professional experience in facility management, student union operations, student employee management, retail area management, recreation programming; or a Bachelor’s degree plus four years advanced professional experience in facility management, student union operations, student employee management, retail area management, recreation programming.
Experience directly overseeing/hiring/supporting students and or staff
Experience developing, tracking and managing annual budgets
Ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and experience using web based software applications commonly used to facilitate operational efficiencies
Preferred Qualification
Prior work experience in higher education
Experience with policy creation and administration
Experience with planning, implementing, and marketing of retail or building operations
Experience with emergency procedures and management
Knowledge of bowling center operations
Experience with assessment and evaluation of student affairs areas
Understanding of student affairs and student development in a higher education environment
Other Requirements
Working conditions are typically a professional office environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include some evening and weekend work. In order to perform duties and attend meetings/events, mostly in-person work is required on campus.
This position manages the Atwood Memorial Center and therefore requires transporting/moving boxes of materials and or supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Typically M-F 8 am – 4:30 pm. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
About
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Susan Woolf. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
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:
08-12-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
06-10-2026
Close Date:
07-11-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Courtney Marie Graber
Posting Contact Email:
[email protected]