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Dean of School of Liberal Arts, Business & Leadership

Position Number: 6568812
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Deans - Liberal Arts

Dean of School of Liberal Arts, Business & Leadership

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Dean of Arts & Sciences Ops

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St. Catherine University is seeking an innovative leader to serve as the inaugural Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape a newly integrated school that combines graduate, baccalaureate, and associate programs previously part of the School of Business and the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. The Dean will provide inspiring leadership, establish a compelling vision, and foster collaboration across disciplines to prepare graduates to lead and influence in a complex, evolving world.

As a member of the academic leadership team, the Dean will serve on the Provost's Council and work closely with the Provost and other academic leaders to strengthen collaboration, promote shared governance, and implement consistent academic strategies and policies. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible, no later than June 2026.

The Dean functions as the strategic leader and champion for the School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership with primary responsibility for all curricular and co-curricular programs, staff, and faculty in the school. To foster the success of our academic programs and our students, the dean will ensure the quality of our programs, strengthen and expand external relationships, mentor and support faculty and staff, and ensure an outstanding student experience. As the champion for rigorous and relevant academic programs in the new school, the Dean provides oversight for the wide array of academic programs at the graduate, associate's, and bachelor's levels, as well as the Core Curriculum for undergraduates. The Dean will also generate new resources through fundraising and grants and effectively manage the overall budget of the school to achieve the best outcomes for our students. This leader's success will come from building on the strengths of an outstanding faculty deeply committed to the mission of the institution and to the success of our diverse student body.

Responsibilities Include:
Strategic Leadership & Academic Management

Provide strategic leadership, vision, and overall management of LABL's program portfolio in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Lead strategic planning to advance the School's mission, enhance quality, and strengthen its reputation.
Advocate for liberal arts and inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy in curriculum and programming.
Serve as liaison between LABL, other schools, and university administration to foster collaboration and leverage cross-campus partnerships.
Identify opportunities for new or modified programs, and recommend elimination of programs deemed ineffective, using data, research, and stakeholder input.
Develop and utilize data to support personnel, programmatic, and student-facing decisions.
Uphold and maintain accreditation standards across all academic programs.
Manage LABL finances, ensuring resources are allocated strategically to support School priorities.

Student Success & Experience

Foster a culture of inclusive excellence, valuing diversity and equity in student learning.
Enhance the student experience across programs, with attention to recruitment, retention, and academic success.
Support student skill development for success in diverse workplaces and communities, integrating academic and co-curricular experiences.

Faculty & Staff Leadership

Facilitate support for teaching, scholarship, professional activities, and service for faculty.
Lead faculty and staff recruitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Oversee faculty and staff evaluations, including input on promotion, tenure, and contract renewal decisions.
Ensure professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, including leadership development.

External Engagement & Advancement

Collaborate with Institutional Advancement to support fundraising for curriculum, scholarships, and capital needs.
Build and expand partnerships with external constituents to enhance program impact and strengthen community ties.
Create mutually beneficial partnerships for students, the University, educators, companies, and the community to strengthen the workforce pipeline.

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.
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:

Terminal degree in a field represented in the School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership.
Strong record of distinguished academic achievement in scholarship or creative activity, teaching, and service with evidence of distinction and recognition in their field that warrants appointment to at least the level of associate professor.
Record of progressive administrative leadership demonstrating outstanding academic leadership at increasing levels of responsibility (minimum of five years of administrative experience expected).
Demonstrated organizational and administrative expertise, including budgeting and financial skills, use of financial and other data to inform decision-making, programming, change management, and organizational operations.
Clear commitment to values and practices of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience as a successful administrator with responsibility for guiding strategy, evaluating personnel, motivating faculty and staff, acquiring and allocating resources, engaging external constituencies, and fostering diversity and teamwork to create collaborative relationships across culturally diverse groups.
Track record of developing innovative, interdisciplinary programs that equip graduates with skills from multiple fields to meet ever-changing societal and workplace expectations
Strong record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the curriculum and in creating a welcoming and inclusive climate that values diversity and equity in student learning.
Entrepreneurialism in generating resources and using them in innovative and strategic ways.
Ability to establish relationships with alumni and external partners to support and enhance connections in the cities and region for fundraising, program collaborations, and creating pipelines for our students in career opportunities.
Demonstrated experience with implementing programs and supports that enhance academic achievement and success across a range of student and program types.

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: 20220762-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 09/12/2025
Application Deadline: 10/20/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10220

Compensation:
The salary for this position is $145,000.00 - $165,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

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

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.