Education Unit Head, Student Success Program Director & Faculty

About the role

The Education Unit Head and Student Success Program Director is a 12-month faculty position at the University of Saint Mary. This position serves as the academic and administrative lead for educator preparation programs and student success initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all educator preparation programs, aligning unit goals with institutional mission, workforce needs, accreditation expectations, and strategic priorities.
• Serves as the academic and administrative lead for educator preparation programs while advancing institutional student success and retention efforts.
• Supports students across all locations and program modalities through collaborative, data-informed leadership and strategic student support initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Education field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of teaching experience; collegiate level preferred.
• Experience in educator preparation programs.
• Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation processes, preferably CAEP.
• Experience with assessment, data collection, data analysis, reporting, and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of educator preparation standards, licensure requirements, and student success best practices.
• Experience with Title II reporting and state program approval processes, preferred.
• Familiarity with Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) requirements, preferred.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and student accommodation processes, preferred.
• Experience leading accreditation reviews and site visits, preferred.
• Experience with program review and continuous improvement processes, preferred.
• Demonstrated success in program development and improvement.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing landscape.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in training, developing, and supervising strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in student engagement, retention strategies, and academic interventions; ability to maintain confidentiality and support diverse student populations.
• Ability to work successfully with multiple demands, shifting priorities and a changing landscape.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Academic Oversight
• Student Support
• Accreditation Processes
• Assessment and Data Analysis
• Program Development
• Collaboration and Communication
• Interpersonal and Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• ADA Accommodation
• Training and Supervision
• Student Engagement and Retention

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• University Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a 12-month faculty position.