MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Student Life Wellness and Recreational Services Coordinator

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2•

Student Life Wellness and Recreational Services Coordinator Institution:

Normandale Community College Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2 Bargaining Unit /

Union:

214:

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees City:

Bloomington FLSA:

Non Job Exempt Full Time /

Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified•

Unlimited Academic Salary Range:

$25.67•$37.26 We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Student Life Wellness and Recreational Services Coordinator Classification:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2 Unlimited, Full-time 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday•Friday) •A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range:

Hourly from $25.67•37.26; Annually from $53,599 to $77,799 •Salary placement is dependent on education and experience The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday, May 8, 2026 to Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive wellness, recreation, and intramural programming at Normandale. This position is responsible for administering and marketing an intramural and recreation program that includes open gym and various recreational activities. The staff member in this role will support assigned student clubs with event logistics and purchasing needs, serving as a key resource for students. This position manages and supervises the fitness and wellness facilities. They will coordinate additional Student Life activities related to wellness, recreation, and intramurals and manage appropriate budgets. This position will also assist with Student Life events and leadership programs to help create an engaging experience for a diverse student body. This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

(expected to have to enter job) 2 years of experience in higher education, including graduate internships, and experience with intramural or wellness programming. A Bachelor's degree in health sciences, exercise science, education, psychology or related field can be substituted for 12 months experience; an Associate's can substitute for 6 months experience. Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, and multitask Demonstrated ability to use judgement in situations involving confidentiality or crisis situations Experience working with underrepresented populations providing culturally responsive support to students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students Experience planning events and educational programs for a diverse student body

Preferred:

(desired but not expected to have to enter job) Nationally recognized, NCCA (National Commissions for Certifying Agencies) accredited Group Fitness certification 2-3 years in Student Affairs, Wellness Programming, or other related field Current CPR/AED certification Strong attention to detail and ability to lead multiple projects at once Experience serving as a coordinator for student programming Experience supervising and onboarding student employees Demonstrated experience with budget management Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 17,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, nearly 55% of whom are students of color and 27% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and the services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short•and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met. For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP. This position is also part of MAPE. The MAPE-2025-2027-Contract_1.pdf outlines many additional benefits provided. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB. Equal Employment Opportunity Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. 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, protected veteran status, 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 law is prohibited. Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed. The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

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:

07-01-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-08-2026

Close Date:

05-30-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Philip Beran Ryan Posting Contact Email:

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Diverse Workforce Information:

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