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Associate Director, CWL
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Position Number: 6025648
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Extension and Outreach

Associate Director, CWL

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Community Work & Learning

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The Center for Community Work and Learning (CWL) at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Associate Directorposition.

The Center for Community Work and Learning (CWL) facilitates meaningful community and civic engagement through course-based work, scholarship, and student employment; providing students with opportunities to practice critical and creative thinking, living out St. Kate's values of social justice and leadership. The Associate Director (AD) provides vision and direction to CWL's co-curricular work, bringing expertise in the fields of community and civic engagement, internships, and mentorship to advance the University's academic and community engagement mission. The AD oversees CWL student employment and leadership programs (over 100 student employees and 50+ faculty and community partner collaborators) and manages student co-curricular civic and voter engagement.

Responsibilities Include:

Manage three student employment programs: America Reads, Assistantship Mentoring Program, Community Leaders program (approx 70 students per semester)
Develop and monitor budget across student employment programs
Design and implement cohort-based professional development experiences
Collaborate with and support community partners and St. Kate's faculty and staff to develop, maintain and strengthen student work programs
Co-lead CWL strategy and operations with an emphasis on co-curricular programs
Manage student civic engagement initiatives, connecting Community Work and Learning programs with campus-wide civic efforts
As designated "campus votes" staff member, ensure university fulfills Minnesota State campus voting requirements
Supervise professional staff and student coordinators in program support

Salary Range: $50,000 - $56,000

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,

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field
Experience in campus-community collaboration, civic engagement, internships, experiential learning, or related field
Experience working with and supporting diverse populations
Experience in program management
Experience with budget management
Proficiency in technology and relevant software, including but not limited to: Gmail and Google drive (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms), Microsoft Word and Excel, social media platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Experience working in higher education and/or nonprofits
Experience with design, coordination, and facilitation of professional development for student stakeholders
Experience supervising student staff

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: 20220689-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 02/20/2025
Application Deadline: 3/13/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9705

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.