Job opening: MAPE (Mn)

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1 April 2011

MAPE, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, is seeking a Director of Member Representation and Services. Deadline for applications is April 15.

MAPE Director of Member Representation and Services Shoreview, MN

About us: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is the premier labor union representing nearly 13,000 professionals employed by various agencies across the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Our nearly 20 employees work hand-in-hand to ensure that our members are treated fairly by the State of Minnesota. Find out more about our organization at the MAPE website.

Job Description: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees has an immediate opening for the post of Director of Member Representation and Services. The position is full-time. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Member Representation and Services will be responsible for the effective management and oversight of statewide member representation and service delivery at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees. S/he is ultimately charged with ensuring that MAPE is successful in promoting and protecting the interests of its membership. The Director of Member Representation and Services is responsible for supervising and managing the day-to-day activities of staff under his or her direction.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing workload allocation and assigning tasks.
• Evaluating the performance of supervised staff.
• Coordinating the training and development of supervised staff.
• Motivating and rewarding supervised staff.
• Facilitating communication and cooperation between employees and management.
• Enforcing MAPE policies and procedures.
• Promoting harmonious employee relations through effective leadership.
• Collaborating with the Business Manager on human resource matters.
• Carrying out other responsibilities such as serving as Acting Executive Director during the latter’s absence.
• Functioning as a member of the management negotiations team in OPEIU negotiations.
• Supporting and advising staff and members at statewide and local negotiations.
• Working with the organizer to increase full membership rates year-on-year.
• Acting as a senior advisor to business agents in contract administration and member advocacy.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the post of Director of Member Representation and Services should:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in any field and four years of relevant work experience or have 8+ years of relevant work experience in a unionized environment.
• Have documented successes in the areas of member representation and services and staff supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of labor relations, labor and contract law, Minnesota’s Public Employee Labor Relations Act, and the operations of Minnesota state agencies.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of management and human resources.
• Possess superior problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Be able to work independently and in a team.
• Communicate effectively.
• Be able to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.

If you are interested in applying, please send electronically a resume and cover letter (with salary expectations) to jobs@mape.org. Inquiries about this position can be addressed to Jim Monroe. The deadline for applications is April 15.

NOTE: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply for this position.

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