Director of Operations - OTA Online
- Employer
- St. Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota
- Start date
- Oct 17, 2020
- Closing date
- Nov 2, 2020
Job Details
The University of St. Catherine launched the first online Occupational Therapy Assistant ( OTA ) program in the country and we continue to lead the field in innovation! Launched in 2014 to address the rising need for professional OTAs throughout the nation, we reach students where they are and give them access to education toward a career that can change their lives. The Director of Operations manages our relationship with Orbis Education, our partner in the OTA Online program. This role collaborates closely with the OTA Online Program Director to ensure that we meet ACOTE Standards and achieve strategic objectives and deliver a high-quality, seamless educational experience for a multicultural student body. Join us and work on the cutting edge of online content delivery!
Responsibilities:
- Manage program operations to align and support ACOTE accreditation standards, regulatory bodies and university policies and procedures
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations and prioritizing initiatives to continually improve OTA online degree operations that facilitate successful outcomes for diverse student participants.
- Monitor and make recommendations for student admission, progression and standing (e.g. leave of absence, probation, dismissal, on-time graduation rates) for 6 cohorts of 24 students in 3 admission cycles/year (144 students admitted in fall, winter, summer respectively) across the United States with the goal of increasing the access, enrollment and success for students of all cultures and backgrounds.
- Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with faculty, staff, students and families of all cultures and abilities, affirming the worth and preserving the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
- Collect, manage, and make recommendations for fieldwork site data including site type, requirements, fieldwork educator qualifications, site contract status, and student assignments.
- Collaborate with program faculty and staff, Orbis employees, and internal support offices to create, monitor, assess and revise streamlined and efficient operational processes.
- Determine goals and objectives that drive planning, operations, and measurements that align with departmental and University strategic plans
- Lead policy and procedure development and implementation efforts to ensure that online programs comply with university, regulatory, and accreditation standards and maximize the student experience.
- Monitor and approve, in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications and enrollment management staff, admissions messaging and goals that drive access and participation from underrepresented students.
- Monitor and provide coaching to Orbis staff around admissions messaging to ensure consistency with university approaches (e.g. financial aid processes, admission procedures, fieldwork placements) and alignment with enrollment goals.
- Supervise and direct operations analyst and administrative assistant in support of operational goals and related activities.
- This position can work remotely but is required to be present on campus for 25% of the full-time role.
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 both women and men. 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 nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of experience in higher education management
- One year of supervisory experience
- Experience leading or managing complex projects through to completion
- Experience drafting and implementing new policies
- Experience creating and implementing process improvements that impact a large customer base
- Experience collaborating with the Registrar's, Financial Aid and Admissions offices
- Experience adhering to complex compliance requirements
- Experience prioritizing inclusive excellence as an operational goal
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience implementing an online learning system
- Experience training faculty on remote learning systems and online tools
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 at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
To Apply and Special/Other Requirements Summary
Visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/search to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Sean Fitzpatrick, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, at sjfitzpatrick112@stkate.edu. Application deadline is November 1, 2020.
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 Midwest HERC and 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.
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ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
Formerly the College of St. Catherine, St. Kate’s was founded in St. Paul in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, whose social justice mission of loving God and neighbor without distinction anchors our commitment to respond to the needs of the time. The University is named for St. Catherine of Alexandria, the 4th-century Egyptian philosopher, who suffered martyrdom for her faith.
St. Kate’s is a nationally recognized university with the College for Women at its core which is one of the largest Catholic colleges for women in the nation. It is one of the most comprehensive Catholic universities in the United States, offering access to an education in over 80 academic programs ranging from professional certificates to post-graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional programs. In 2009, St. Kate’s moved from college to university status, retaining its tradition of academic excellence while expanding its structure to three colleges and three schools. The three schools are the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences (SHAS), School of Business, and the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health (HSSH), each of which serves students in the College for Women, the Graduate College, and the College for Adults.
The University’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence encourages students across schools and colleges to incorporate global learning and experiences into their education. St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of its six strategic priorities. Initiatives include the expansion of equity and inclusion-centered curricular content in specific courses and in each program of study, new recruitment strategies and training around elimination of bias, and retention efforts targeted for faculty and staff of color using professional development opportunities and resources. Finally, the plan has an explicit focus on the articulation and development of the essential skills students must possess to succeed in diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities and defining how the educational program and co-curricular student experience will foster these outcomes.
For career opportunities, please visit https://www.stkate.edu/careers
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