Assistant Dean of Students for Persistence & Completion

Posting Details Position Title Assistant Dean of Students for Persistence & Completion Division Academic Affairs Department/Office Student Affairs Position Summary St. Catherine UniversityandStudent Affairsinvite applications for anAssistant Dean of Studentsposition focusing on Persistence & Completion.

St. Catherine University is committed to helping students find academic and personal success and supports theStudent Affairsdivision in improving the experiences of students. Our division values diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring student access to experiences that impact belonging and growth. We have been awarded the status of Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and are a Military Friendly (MF) university. We offer student affairs professionals the opportunity to work with our dynamic team as we tackle exciting goals for student success.

This position serves as the leader of the University’s strategic approach to student retention and persistence, identifying barriers to student success and completion, utilizing data and predictive modeling to identify at-risk students and propose targeted interventions and coordinate appropriate support. This position also provides direct intervention with students regarding issues of concern, including initial contact and meetings, appropriate referrals on- and off-campus, and necessary follow-up conversations. Responsibilities include:

• Chair the University’s Enrollment Planning Group; shape and steward the University’s persistence plan that includes all student populations.
• Utilize the University’s retention analysis report and related data to develop a retention model, cross functional working group, and action plan to improve student retention and persistence rates.
• Understand and integrate strategies to retain transfer students and identified affinity populations (military, first-generation,BIPOC, etc).
• Lead initiatives related to summer bridge and transition programs, as well as strengthening pipeline programs that address the transition of students to the University environment.
• Research and promote strategies on student re-entry, engaging students who have stopped out, and address barriers to their re-enrollment.
• In collaboration with academic advising and the University Registrar, implement strategies responsible for connecting with unregistered students, encouraging re-enrollment, and identifying barriers to their persistence and completion.
• Facilitate strategic conversation across campus, advocate for resources, and assess University policies and procedures related to persistence and completion.
• Complete a feasibility and needs assessment to guide the implementation of a one-stop model with possible wrap-around elements to meet student needs and expectations.
• In partnership with Academic Advising staff, assist in coordinating on-goingStudent Successnavigation training and engagement of students, faculty and staff.
• Work closely with multiple University departments and other support agencies to coordinate support services; understand and develop working knowledge of resources outside the University community that will serve student’s mental health needs, financial, food and housing insecurity issues and understand referral processes.
• Chair the University’s Case Management Team and coordinate support structures appropriate to retain students and address complex and complicated issues and situations.
• Serve as a member and representative of the University’s Office of Student Affairs leadership staff and as an initial contact and intake person for students in crisis situations; participate in supporting initiatives, committees, events, or projects.
• Provide direct intervention and counsel with students regarding issues of concern, including initial contact and follow-up meetings, appropriate referrals, behavioral contracting, and necessary follow-up.
• Meet with students indicating an interest in transferring or withdrawing from the University, and directing students to appropriate resources as a result of these discussions.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, 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. Catherineenrolls studentsin certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats. Minimum Qualifications

• Current knowledge and experience of best practices and appropriate legal/procedural regulations/due process related to addressing students of concern, handling confidential/sensitive information with diplomacy and exercise judgement, congruent with university, state and federal policies.
• Demonstrated conceptual understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion.
• Experience gathering and interpreting data and the skills to use that data to inform a comprehensive retention and persistence strategy.
• Experience managing confidential student information and appropriately assessing when sensitive information should be disclosed to appropriate on-campus partners.
• Skills in organizing and addressing competing priorities and an ability to work independently.

ANDEITHER

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling, social work or other related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a higher education environment that includes leadership.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work or other related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a higher education environment that includes leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling, social work or other related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a higher education environment within student affairs or counseling.
• Experiencepresenting to diverse audiences and stakeholders in both virtual and in-person formats.
• Experience creating respectful and successful collaborative partnerships that make progress toward and achieve objectives.
• Experience building relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents & families that come from a variety of cultural perspectives and experiences.
• Experience using student-related management systems like Banner, Campus Cafe, etc. which are used for student success programs for retention.
• Experience serving on an early alert systems team or a crisis intervention response team including development of the program through evaluation and implementation of improvements.

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. EEO Statement 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 athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565. Application instructions for STAFF VisitSt. Kate Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted. There is an application deadline of November 29, 2021.

Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete theirCOVID-19 vaccination series unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visitstkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org. Posting Number 20210201-STAFF Posting Start Date 11/01/2021 Application Deadline 11/29/2021 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *What is your highest level of completed education?
   • Some high school
   • High school diploma or GED
   • Some college
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Some graduate school
   • Master's degree
   • ABD
   • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
   • Doctoral degree
2. *For any education beyond high school, please list the degree or certification and the area of focus.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. *St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or recent role(s).

   (Open Ended Question)

4. *Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine. We include this information to ensure that candidates are aware of and acknowledge understanding of the new requirement.
   • I have read and understand the requirement.
5. *Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
   • Yes
   • No
6. *St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Maybe
7. *Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
   • Yes
   • No
8. *How did you hear about this opportunity?
   • St. Catherine University website
   • St. Catherine University employee
   • Academic Jobs
   • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
   • Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
   • Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • College or University website
   • Council of Independent Colleges
   • DisabilityConnect.com
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • DiversityConnect.com
   • Facebook
   • Google Jobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
   • IMDiversity
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight Into Diversity
   • Latinos in Higher Ed
   • LGBTConnect.com
   • LGBTQ in Higher Education
   • LinkedIn
   • Minnesota College Professionals Association
   • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
   • MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
   • Minority Jobs
   • NAFSA: Association of International Educators
   • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
   • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
   • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
   • OutandEqual.com
   • People of Color in Higher Education
   • Pioneer Press
   • Pollen Midwest
   • Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
   • SimplyHired.com
   • Star Tribune
   • StudentAffairs.com
   • Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
   • Twitter
   • VeteransConnect.com
   • Women in Higher Education
   • ZipRecruiter
   • Other

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents