‍Job Description

Minneapolis College is currently seeking a full-time, limited Executive Director for the Minnesota Consortium for Higher Educations in Prisons in the MnSCU Administrator 4 classification. The position will run through February 28, 2029.

The individual in this position leads the Minnesota Consortium for Higher Education in Prisons (MNCHEP), which has the purpose of ensuring and supporting high-quality post-secondary education offerings for incarcerated students in Minnesota.

The individual will be responsible for overall leadership, goals, strategy, and operations of the consortium. The Executive Director serves as a recognized authoritative expert for higher education in prison (HEP) and will be responsible for developing and managing resources for professional development, programs, conferences, and workshops for consortium institutions and their faculty and employees. The role also includes providing leadership on higher education policies and procedures related to prison education programs (PEPs), facilitating a community of best practices around HEP, and maintaining positive working relationships with partner-provider institutions.

This position will provide direct supervision of three professional and support staff, and management of the budget, strategic planning and the development, delivery and evaluation of the consortium’s initiatives. There is a high level of accountability for the programmatic and financial success of the consortium and its programs to the partner institutions, Advisory Council, partner entities, and justice-impacted students who could benefit from the consortium’s work.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage the Higher Education in Prisons Consortium (MNCHEP).
• Coordinate statewide and Minnesota State systemwide engagement aligning with MNCHEP’s mission, vision, and goals as well as with the system's strategic plan.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the following MNCHEP staff in order to promote a creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial team-based environment: Operations and Records Coordinator, Systemwide Reentry Coordinator, and Office and Administrative Support Specialist.
• Represent MNCHEP efforts to local and national stakeholders, including Minnesota public and private colleges and universities; Minnesota Office of Higher Education; the Minnesota State system office; Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC); workforce development and community organizations and training/certification providers; and national organizations such as the Alliance for Higher Education in Prisons.
• Manage projects that include multiple organizations and higher education institutions.
• Prepare and administer budgets in assigned areas.
• Workplace Safety and Accessibility

Salary Range:

$81,034.00 - $130,095.00

Placement within the salary range for the MnSCU Administrator 4 classification is determined on the basis of relevant experience and in accordance with the 2023– 2025 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Personnel Plan for Administrators. Range midpoint is $105,289.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or advanced professional experience
• Three years of advanced professional experience in higher education programs and/or experience in a correctional education setting.
• Four years of supervisory and/or leadership experience.
• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and skills related to concepts, principles, standards, methods, policies, practices, and data related to prison education and higher education accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience with and abilities to plan, direct, and manage an academic program/service and to supervise employees.
• Ability to be approved to access all MN Department of Corrections facilities as an approved postsecondary education partner, and to maintain such approval over time

Other Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must be in good standing with Minneapolis College

Telework

This position may be eligible for partial telework in accordance with Minneapolis College’s telework guidelines.

Special Instructions Summary:

APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING ONLINE. Priority Review Deadline is July 16, 2025.
Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts.

Transcripts will need to be added under the resume/cv section of your application.
Application materials submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information of four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address qualifications for this position.

About

Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, and a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the link Minneapolis College Public Safety or go to https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety.

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:

08-04-2025

Position End Date:

02-28-2029

Open Date:

06-25-2025

Close Date:

07-31-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Gabriele Eva Krauss

Posting Contact Email:

gabriele.krauss@minneapolis.edu