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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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

​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.

Other Requirements

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/sys... .

About

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/globa...

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: 1. Curriculum vitae or resume 2. Cover letter 3. 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.

| | Accept Applications | Yes | | Posting Contact | Kari Thompson, Search Committee Chair; kari.thompson@mnstate.edu; 218-477-2997 | | Equal Employment Opportunity Statement |
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).

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.

Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator, Amanda Korynta, at 218.477.2066 (Voice) or amanda.korynta@mnstate.edu; Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563. For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. I understand that I must be able to legally accept employment in the U.S. without sponsorship by the date of appointment.
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts Optional Documents 1. Letter of Recommendation 1 2. Letter of Recommendation 2 3. Letter of Recommendation 3 4. Other

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