Employment

Though much attention is given to the thousands of students Winona State serves every year, we know that we’d be nothing without our employees.

With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State University offers more than just a place to work. We offer opportunities to connect through social events, cultural activities, and community engagement, all set against the backdrop of Minnesota’s stunning natural beauty.

Whether you’re seeking a role in faculty, administration, or support services, WSU provides a wide range of employment opportunities for individuals at every career stage.

Support a Brighter Future

WSU is committed to delivering high quality education that prepares our students to thrive in their careers, their lives, and their communities.

Every employee contributes to student success by enhancing their experience, supporting their journey, and shaping a brighter future for all.

Grow in Your Career

WSU offers meaningful opportunities for employees to grow and advance in their careers. Employees may pursue roles with increased responsibilities or explore new opportunities across departments in similar positions.

The university supports professional development through training, conferences, and other learning opportunities designed to build new skills and enhance existing ones.

Additionally, eligible employees can take advantage of tuition waiver benefits to further their education at any Minnesota State university.

Enjoy Great Benefits

WSU offers comprehensive insurance including health, dental, vision and life insurance at an affordable cost for eligible employees.

Eligible employees accrue paid vacation/personal leave as well as sick leave and enjoy paid holidays throughout the year.

Eligible employees participate in mandatory retirement savings and have voluntary options as well.

Be Part of a Community

WSU employees are encouraged to actively engage in campus life.

Whether by attending campus events, serving on university committees, or contributing to initiatives aligned with their interests, staff and faculty have opportunities to be involved and make a meaningful impact within the WSU community.

Equal Opportunity

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Winona State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our students and our daily operations.

As part of the vibrant and diverse Minnesota State system of 33 colleges and universities, we remain steadfast in our focus on student success – driven by the dedication of more than 15,000 faculty and staff across the system.

Search committees include representatives from various employment groups to bring diverse perspectives to the selection process and to help identify the most qualified individual for each position.

Here a few tips from Winona State HR:

Keep Applying: Apply for all positions that interest you and for which you meet the qualifications. You will only by considered for the positions you directly apply for.
Be patient: You can expect a status update within a couple weeks of the job posting end date – sometimes sooner.
Check Your Application Status: Access the Workday site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications.

To help you understand a job posting, here are definitions for common terms used:

Posted: This is how long the position has been posted.
End Date: This is the date you can apply through until 11:59pm. Most positions must be open for a minimum of 7 days.
Working Title: The working title is a descriptive title of the role for the position. These are the most helpful with describing the work the position is responsible for.
Classification Title: The classification title is statutorily required on all classified job postings. These are a general description of work performed to ensure similar duties and responsibilities have the same schedule of pay under similar employment conditions.
Bargaining Unit/Union: This is the labor contract/union the position is in. Bargaining unit contracts are available from the Minnesota Management & Budget office.
FLSA Status: This is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.
Salary Range: This is the salary information for the position. Salaries cannot be negotiated outside of the range listed.
Job Description: This is a summary of the work the position is responsible for.
Minimum Qualifications: You must meet the position’s minimum qualifications. Be sure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of these requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: These are additional, desirable qualifications that can strengthen your application. If you meet any of them, include specific examples in your application materials.
Other Requirements: This section outlines any additional requirements beyond qualifications, such as background checks, reference checks, or education verification. These must be completed as part of the hiring process.

Here are tips to prepare an effective resume:

A chronological resume format is best to ensure we see that you meet the minimum qualifications.
Do not include personal or sensitive information, such as a photo, Social Security number, date of birth, marital status, race or ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, religion, age, national origin, or public assistance status.
Include the month and year of employment for each position listed. Place your most relevant experience at the top. For part-time positions, please indicate the average number of hours worked per week.
Describe your work responsibilities in detail, including any systems, software, tools, and equipment used. This information helps reviewers assess how you meet the minimum qualifications.
Go through the minimum qualifications line by line and if you have that experience make sure it is clearly listed in your work responsibilities at your current or former positions.
Go through the preferred qualifications line by line and if you have any of the requirements listed, make sure it is clearly listed in your work responsibilities at your current or former positions.

If you forgot to attach a document to your application or have more documents to attach than Workday will allow, email the document to jobs@winona.edu.

Be sure each file name includes your name and the document type (e.g. transcript, cover letter, letter of reference, revised resume, etc.).

Winona State will not accept updated or additional documents once the search committee begins reviewing the applications.

To request an accommodation during the search process, contact the ADA/504 Compliance Officer Lori Mikl at legalaffairs@winona.edu or 507.457.5003.

Winona State belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which hosts job listings at more than 50 public and private colleges and universities.

HERC provides many resources for dual-career couples and allows you to search for 2 jobs within commuting distance.