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| Job Title: | Senate Director |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID359969
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAdministration-General
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9341M3
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
The Office of the President invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the University Senate Office and University Awards and Honors. The Director is a University System position and reports to the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, and manages a team of professionals that support and enhance the University's long history of, and strong commitment to, shared governance among its faculty, staff and students.
University Senate governance at the University of Minnesota is steeped in rich tradition. The umbrella body, the University Senate, was established in 1912 and consisted only of faculty members at that time. The University Senate is comprised of four senates: the Faculty Senate, the Student Senate, the P&A Senate, and the Civil Service Senate. Much of the work of the senates is conducted through committees. Each senate has an executive, or consultative, committee. Under the five consultative committees, there are 23 standing committees and 14 standing subcommittees. Most committees consist of faculty, student, civil service, P&A, and, where appropriate, retirees, alumni, and ex officio members.
The Director is responsible for the effective oversight, direction and performance of the University Senate Office, which supports the work of more than 1,000 faculty, staff and students participating in University Senate governance across the University system. The Director develops and implements the department's initiatives and priorities, supervises the Senate Office staff, and manages the budget for all governance and University Honors and Awards.
Major Responsibilities
Ensure that the work of the University Senate and its standing committees and subcommittees, student, P&A, and civil service senates are effectively carried out.
Lead and oversee a team of professionals in the delivery of services in the Senate Office. Create a positive and inclusive work environment for the staff. Champion and promote employee engagement and professional development for each team member, supporting staff to use their full range of talents and abilities. Hire and retain a high quality, diverse staff.
Advise senate governance leaders and University senior leadership on governance issues as appropriate.
Develop and implement annual committee chair and new senator orientation and support effective faculty governance leadership transitions.
Serve as administrative staff to the Faculty/Senate Committees, including liaising between the committees, the Senate Office, and other central and collegiate administrative offices, developing agendas in consultation with chairs, drafting correspondence, minutes, and reports, and conducting research and collecting data as needed.
As director of University Awards and Honors, oversee the Regents Professorship, President's Award for Outstanding Service, Outstanding Achievement Awards, Award of Distinction, Alumni Service Award, honorary degrees and honorific namings, including providing guidance to senior leaders, collegiate deans, faculty, and others as needed.
Direct the work of the All-University Honors Committee, which involves close collaboration with the Office of the Board of Regents, the Office of the President, and the University Senate Office as the committee fulfills its responsibility to solicit, review and recommend nominations for all-University honors.
Advocate for the value of shared governance and present to campus groups and national conferences regarding the role of governance, processes, and policies.
Build and foster relationships with other university departments. Serve as spokesperson for the department.
Assume other duties as assigned.
Appointment: This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff, Office of the President. The job classification is Administrative Manager 3. Salary range is $100,000-130,000. This position is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated strong organizational and analytical skills
Documented success in leading major initiatives, projects or tasks that require broad consultation
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Experience balancing competing demands, priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders
Track record of promoting and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and access
Demonstrated strength in effectively managing multiple tasks concurrently, efficiently, and timely
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple, diverse constituencies
Able to work well both independently and as part of a team
Proven track record of developing strong relationships and effective partnerships
Demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion, confidentiality, integrity and flexibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree
Supervisory experience
Experience leading or participating in shared governance in higher education
Experience working effectively within a complex, decentralized institution similar to the University of Minnesota
How To Apply
Application/Nomination Procedures
Nominations for the positions should be sent to Brianna Menning, Office of the President, at menning@umn.edu.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, current vita or resume, and three professional references via the University of Minnesota website.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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