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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in higher education, preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in classroom and curriculum at the university level.
• Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to use computer information systems for data collection, reporting and analysis.
• Skill in examining and evaluating operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Experience with budget management, professional development, and employee supervision and evaluation.
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Knowledge of the role of assessment for enhancing student learning.
• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of the University of Saint Mary.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in higher education

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous assessment of the University's student success strategy, aligning initiatives with institutional priorities and measurable student outcomes.
• Provides leadership and supervision for student success programs, personnel, and services, fostering collaboration, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement across the division.
• Partners with the Provost, faculty, academic leadership, Student Affairs, Enrollment, and other campus stakeholders to coordinate institution-wide efforts that enhance student engagement, persistence, retention, and graduation.
• Oversees student academic support services, including success coaching, tutoring, academic interventions, first-generation initiatives, accessibility services, and other programs designed to promote student achievement.
• Provides leadership for proactive student intervention strategies, utilizing academic performance, attendance, and other student success indicators to identify students who may benefit from additional support and coordinating appropriate interventions.
• Leads the development and implementation of programs that support academically at-risk, conditionally admitted, and probationary students through individualized success planning and targeted support services.
• Oversees the Office of the Registrar, ensuring effective administration of academic records, registration, scheduling, degree audits, graduation processes, and related services while promoting operational excellence and student-centered practices.
• Collaborates with Academic Affairs and other campus partners to advance career readiness initiatives that prepare students for successful post-graduate outcomes.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators related to student success, retention, persistence, and completion; analyzes institutional data to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Provides leadership for the administration and continuous improvement of technologies and systems that support student success initiatives and academic support services.
• Develops, manages, and monitors departmental budgets and resources in support of strategic priorities and operational effectiveness.
• Represents the University through participation in institutional committees, student engagement activities, orientation programs, and other initiatives that advance the University's mission and commitment to student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• University Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old