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OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Program Manager I position within the department for Catholic Studies.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, the Graduate Program Manager (GPM) provides full program management for the Department of Catholic Studies Graduate Program.  The GPM will be responsible for managing the graduate recruitment, enrollment, and registration processes; for advising current students in consultation with Graduate Program Director; for managing program budgets and graduate student workers; for organizing outward-facing program events and troubleshooting issues as they arise in the day-to-day running of the Graduate Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administration, Records, and Registration

Manage budget of Catholic Studies Graduate Program; collect and compile data on existing program outcomes, including the MA and Mission and Culture Certificate. Manage daily administrative activities of the Catholic Studies Graduate Program involving student registration, enrollment, and course planning.

Admissions and Enrollment

Process all admissions and onboarding in Salesforce for all prospective and incoming graduate students, including degree, joint-degree, non-degree, certificate, and Mission and Culture Fellows; collect data on enrollment trends with an eye to future growth, increased efficiency, and improved student experience.

Recruitment and Marketing

In consultation with Graduate Program Director, strategize annual marketing plan at the local, regional, and national level; identify and target existing and new markets for growth. Undertake daily lead nurturing of all prospective graduate students through Salesforce, including requests for information (RFI's), started, completed, and submitted applications. Plan and execute all graduate program marketing efforts, including campus visits, email campaigns, site visits to Archdiocesan schools and related events.

Student Engagement

Establish relationships and trust with all graduate students; advise graduate students on their degree progress; build community through regular graduate student events.

Degree Completion and Processing

Audit student fulfillment of degree requirements using Murphy Online and Banner. Submit substitution requests in consultation with Graduate Program Director. Manage Master's Essay processes including form submission, course building, scheduling of review, and collection of final document.

Supervise

In consultation with Graduate Program Director, hire, train, and supervise team of graduate student assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of program management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Salesforce and Marketing Cloud
• Experience with and aptitude for professional writing
• General familiarity with graduate education, the needs and interests of graduate students, K-12 Catholic school educators, or Catholic diocesan school systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Catholic intellectual tradition and Catholic studies

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME