Job Details

Dean of Students

Position Number: 6243365
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Dean of Students

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Student Affairs

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St. Catherine University and Student Affairs invites applications for a full-time Dean of Students position. The Dean of Students provides vision, leadership, and strategic oversight to all areas of Student Affairs at St. Catherine University. The Dean of Students provides direct supervision to the functional areas of the Student Affairs team and oversees programs for students in the three colleges, College for Women, College for Adults, and the Graduate College.

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and implement assessment strategies for Student Affairs, including learning outcomes, satisfaction review, and measurement for co-curricular student learning in all three colleges.
Strategically use data to comprehensively assess the overall performance of all services and programs that impact student learning and success.
Promote and support a high level of student participation and engagement in student and university governance and student organizations.
Partner with the academic deans and the Director of Equity and Inclusion to create a sense of belonging for students as well as meeting recruitment, retention and graduation goals.
Build effective working relationships with faculty to seek and understand the faculty perspective and maximize their participation/engagement in student affairs activities.
Responsible for planning, stewardship, management, and accountability of fiscal, capital, and human resources of Student Affairs, including work to secure extramural funding to support divisional programs and initiatives.
Oversee effective development and management of Student Affairs resources, budgets across all units in the division.
Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies for all areas of the Student Affairs division.
Supervise wide range of programs to support student experiences for a diverse group of students (i.e., on-campus residential students, commuters, graduate and professional, international).

Salary Range: $88,000 - $120,000

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Accrued sick time
Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Educational Policy and Leadership, Student Affairs/College Personnel/Higher Education Administration, or related degree
A minimum of 7 years successful, progressive professional experience in Student Affairs.
Excellent management and supervisory skills, including experience supervising director-level or senior-level staff
Experience in leading a team in collaborative strategic and operational planning
Demonstrated ability to oversee the development and implementation of effective policies
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement program and project goals, objectives, procedures and work standards
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies to support an inclusive campus environment, including a track record of individual action and institutional leadership
Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and application
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and promote collaboration within the unit and beyond, particularly as it relates to the interface between student development and undergraduate, graduate and adult education
Experience in campus crisis management and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student mental health and well-being issues, student conduct and discipline, higher education case management, and relevant legal issues in higher education
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple and diverse constituents
Ability to make effective decisions quickly
Ability to manage multiple budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree (EdD or PhD)
Administrative experience in multiple areas of student affairs
Proficient with data, technology, and knowledge of data analytics
Demonstrated support for staff professional development

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220712-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 05/20/2025
Application Deadline: 6/6/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9903

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.