College of Education Clinical Experience Placement Specialist - MSUAASF Range B (AA26152)

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Working Title

College of Education Clinical Experience Placement Specialist - MSUAASF Range B (AA26152)

Institution

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title

MSUAASF Range B

Bargaining Unit / Union

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City

Mankato

FLSA

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Employment Condition

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range

$48,027.00 - $78,850.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.

POSITION: Probationary; Range B*

Job Description

This position is responsible for securing clinical experience placements for P-12 teacher candidates within public school districts so students can fulfill the requirements necessary for teacher licensure and graduation.  The College of Education Clinical Experience Placement Specialist will facilitate, manage and build relationships with students and public school districts.  This position involves collaborative planning, preparation and implementation of professional development training for students and student teacher supervisors/mentors.  Student background checks as well as verifying the liability insurance process has been completed are also responsibilities of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related area.

• Minimum of one year of professional experience working with P-12 schools or in higher education, leadership or outreach.

• Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to work collaboratively across divisions and colleges with personnel at all levels.

• Experience in strategic program planning and implementation, leading change management and process improvement methods.

• Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in education or related area.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge in coaching, mentoring, and assessment of teacher and/or teacher candidate performance.

• Demonstrated experience with instructional/educational technology.

• Demonstrated ability for handling multiple projects simultaneously.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. If you need to submit more than five attachments, please contact us directly and we will assist with uploading the additional documents on your behalf.

• 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

Other Requirements

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 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 .

Travel may be required to public school sites.

Telework

Yes - Up to 20% of the time. Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• 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