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Position Information

Position Title
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Equity & Inclusion
Division
Human Resources, Equity & Inclusion
Department/Office
Human Resources

Position Summary Information

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St. Catherine University (St. Kate's) is a Catholic University that invites nominations and applications for an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Equity, and Inclusion ( SVP HREI ). The SVP HREI serves as a strategic and active member of the University's senior leadership team and reports directly to the president.

St. Catherine University (formerly the College of St. Catherine) was founded in St. Paul in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJs), under the leadership of Mother Seraphine Ireland. The University's relationship with the CSJs continues to this day through a Covenant that nurtures and sustains this most important partnership and continues the positive relationship that has existed for more than a century.

St. Catherine University became a university on June 1, 2009. The change reflected St. Kate's transformation into the comprehensive institution it is today, with four schools (Nursing, Health Sciences, Business, and SHAS ) and three colleges (College for Women, College for Adults, and Graduate College), and a vision to move from a regional presence to national and international pre-eminence. In the thirty years leading up to the change, enrollment more than doubled, from just over 2,000 students at the baccalaureate level, to nearly 4,000 students in programs ranging from associate to doctoral, with 83 majors. The University is classified as a Minority Serving Institution ( MSI ) and has the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral/Professional University.

Throughout the University's history, the fundamental platform on which St. Kate's was built —the mission, the heritage, and the reputation for academic excellence — remains.

Mission and Vision

St. Catherine University's mission is to educate women to lead and influence.

The University educates at all degree levels through valuing and integrating the liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic intellectual tradition, emphasizing scholarly inquiry and social justice teaching as lived by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

The University welcomes a rich diversity of students, with a baccalaureate college for women at the heart of the University, and graduate and adult colleges for women and men. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University develops leaders who act with integrity.

St. Kate's vision is to be respected globally for educating women who transform the world.
Women's Leadership, Liberal Arts, and Catholic Identity
The three components of the St. Catherine mission — Women, Liberal Arts, and Catholic Identity — spring from St. Catherine's founders. In 1905, the CSJ's vision was an institution that educated women to “do all of which woman is capable and which will most benefit the dear neighbor.” This vision continues to evolve as St. Catherine prepares a new generation of women to take their place as leaders in a world that needs them.
Inclusive Excellence
Inspired by the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Catherine University is committed to academic excellence and educating women to lead and influence in a community characterized by respect for human dignity, equity, and solidarity. The mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction,” impels us to respond to the most urgent needs of society. We do this through intellectual inquiry which results in transformative leadership for action.

For more information on St. Kate's inclusive excellence plan, please follow the link: https://issuu.com/stcatherineuniversity/docs/inclusive_excellence_master_plan

Position

As a member of the senior leadership team, the SVP HREI will provide leadership in advancing faculty and staff success, develop policies and procedures, and design practices necessary to maintain a positive, supportive, and equitable working environment that attracts, develops, supports, and retains a high quality, high performing, and diverse workforce. This leader, in collaboration with the St. Catherine University community, will shape and lead the University's inclusive excellence strategy and outcomes, with the objective being finding, developing, and retaining the best talent that together creates a culture of inclusivity and transformation. This includes cultivating and implementing strategies related to talent management, talent pipeline and succession planning, manager/leader development, team effectiveness, and overall engagement.

The next SVP must be prepared to meet the challenges facing St. Kate's including the following:

• Creating a workplace environment that meets the needs of our service to students while recognizing the employee desire for flexibility.
• Creating a stronger partnership between faculty and administration in the midst of rapidly changing higher education systems and processes.
• The complexity of societal change and rhetoric that causes fear and lack of trust in almost every organization including St. Kate's.
• The impact of enrollment and revenue challenges on market competitiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of higher education experience in human resources.
• Three (3) years of experience leading equity and inclusion work.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector including university-wide governance, strategic planning, program assessment, and budget development and management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of all disciplines within contemporary human resource management including employment law, regulations surrounding ADA , FMLA , Title VII ; IX, FLSA , EEO , and AA, total rewards strategies, and talent acquisition and management.
• Knowledge of and understanding of best practices and trends in DEI , multicultural education, and intersectionality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of senior level experience over a comprehensive human resources function.
• Experience with comprehensive education or training programs including those related to equity and inclusion
• SHRM - SCP or SPHR certification

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.

Application instructions for STAFF

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC . is assisting St. Catherine University in this search. To apply please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references to Greenwood/Asher & Associates via the email addresses below. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Please direct confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:

Marion Frenche, Practice Leader, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Search Manager & Senior Executive Search Consultant

Shelley Sullivan Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant and Practice Leader, Library and Information Science

Email: marionfrenche@greenwoodsearch.com

E-mail: shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

Posting Detail Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
   • Some high school
   • High school diploma or GED
   • Some college
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Some graduate school
   • Master's degree
   • ABD
   • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
   • Doctoral degree
2. * For any education beyond high school, please list the degree or certification and the area of focus.
   (Open Ended Question)
   
3. * Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation / exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination and booster documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine. We include this information to ensure that candidates are aware of and acknowledge understanding of the new requirement.
   • I have read and understand the requirement.
4. * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Maybe
6. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. References