Job DescriptionThis position provides leadership and management to the CARE (Counseling, Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment) Center, including but not limited to student-specialized group programming, food pantry, administrative specialists, counselors, mental health therapists, social workers, student conduct officers, volunteers, and interns. Provide strategic planning, assessment, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous quality improvement. The work in this position is highly collaborative, working with academic affairs and student affairs departments. As part of the College?s student affairs leadership team, the director collaborates to plan, guide, and implement the college's strategic priorities. This position will work with community organizations, non-profits, and other social service entities to understand, collaborate on, and address the mental health and basic needs of college students.Salary Range:$33.61 - $50.52 HourlyMinimum QualificationsThree years of professional experience or a combination of years of experience and a bachelor?s degree in one of the following areas: Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields. Professional and/or student supervision experience or proven progressive leadership experience.Experience with crisis response or management.Preferred QualificationExperience in educational setting in K-12 or higher educationMaster's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields.Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external partners. Ability to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion by working with diverse populations, student success initiatives, and/or basic needs.Knowledge of regulations and laws pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual or general harassment, and sexual violence.Experience in the college systems, particularly two-year colleges, articulations, and collegial relationship development.Current knowledge of laws, trends, and practices related to student complaints and conduct investigations.Experience with or familiarity with computer database formulation and record keeping.Ability to conceptualize, evaluate, and implement new programming and programming enhancements.Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities. Demonstrated experience in managing and responding to emotional and behavioral situations in a higher education or similar setting, including experience with referrals to mental health professionals, crisis intervention, and collaborating with internal and external support services to address student needs.Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pmTelework (Yes)1 day per week in the academic year (up to 2 days a week in the summer). Days depend on the department's needs.Application ProcedureThe vacancy is posted online from June 9, 2025, through June 26, 2025. Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. on June 27, 2025.Note: Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.Application must include:Letter of interestCurriculum vitae (or resume)College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)AboutWhy Choose NHCC?Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant, and diverse professional community who believe in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes their students and values their employees.About the College:NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the nation.Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 10,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to more than 25 clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

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