Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 3,100 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities:
Saint Mary's College of California is seeking a skilled Student Services Manager to provide support to and intervention for School of Liberal Art (SOLA) and School of Science (SOS) Graduate and Professional Study students. This person will report directly to the SOLA Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. The Student Services Manager will be responsible for executing a variety of duties and working with a diverse group of internal and external constituents. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, organized, energetic, detail-oriented, demonstrates sound judgment, and possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. The role requires someone capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative, and evolving team.
1. The Manager will work with graduate students to resolve issues related to financial aid, student accounts, program and College orientation, registration, and other academic and non-academic concerns. Address any academic or administrative concerns that faculty or students are unable to resolve, liaising with relevant programs and offices.
2. Monitor students' academic progress and keep students and advisors updated on relevant timelines, issues and concerns. Regularly review student files through auditing and Colleague to ensure students are meeting all academic and graduation requirements. This position will liaise with the Registrar's office to post degrees and provide regular updates to ensure program directors, advisors and students have access to current information on student academic progress, and track and maintain individual student records in the Google drive.
3. Provide support to and intervention for SOLA and SOS GPS students to resolve issues related to financial aid, student accounts, program and College orientation, registration, and other academic and non-academic concerns. Address any academic or administrative concerns that faculty or students are unable to resolve, liaising with relevant programs and offices.
4. Monitor students' academic progress and keep students and advisors updated on relevant timelines, issues and concerns. Regularly review student files through auditing and Colleague to ensure students are meeting all academic and graduation requirements. This position will liaise with the Registrar's office to post degrees and provide regular updates to ensure program directors, advisors and students have access to current information on student academic progress, and track and maintain personal student records in the Google drive.
5. Conduct Orientation for SOLA GPS programs in conjunction with Program Directors. Consult with faculty and Program Directors regarding all commencement related activities and processes for SOLA GPS students.
6. Monitor and maintain student records throughout the SOLA GPS programs. Ensure records are carefully updated as needed or as changes occur. Requirements Problem Solving/Analysis (check one)
Regularly review student files through auditing and Colleague to ensure students are meeting all academic and graduation requirements. Monitor students' academic progress and keep students and advisors updated on relevant timelines, issues and concerns.
Give specific examples of types of decisions made: Address any academic or administrative concerns that faculty or students are unable to resolve, liaising with relevant programs and offices.
Communication/Contacts (check one)
Give specific examples: This position will liaise with the Registrar's office to post degrees and provide regular updates to ensure program directors, advisors and students have access to current information on student academic process track and maintain personal student records in the Google drive.
Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical) Supportive, student-centered approach; understanding and appreciation of the unique needs of graduate and professional studies students; demonstrated excellence in using Google suite, Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, and email; significant experience working with databases and admission platforms; ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet demanding deadlines; remain calm under pressure, establish priorities and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy; ability to work independently without close supervision and as a member of a team, seek consultation when necessary; high level of reliability, creativity and commitment to maintain confidentiality; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all members of a culturally diverse campus community; understanding of academic policy and administrative operations; ability to cultivate and maintain partnerships with diverse individuals, offices and programs; understanding of and commitment to further the College's mission; ability to respond promptly, kindly, and effectively to the flow of traffic, even during high-volume times when there might be multiple clients in a crowded space expecting a multiplicity of types of service.
Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work) Occasional evening and weekend work in support of special events.
Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply online at Saint Mary's Staff Career Page. Your application is considered complete if you include the following:
Resume
Cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the Mission of the College
The name and contact information for three (3) professional references
Consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, see the website here: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety-transportation/clery-reports-and-alerts. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
The foundation for everything we do at Saint Mary's is our mission: To probe deeply the mystery of existence by cultivating the ways of knowing and the arts of thinking. Recognizing that the paths to knowledge are many, Saint Mary's College of California offers a diverse curriculum that includes the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, education, business administration and nursing, serving traditional students and adult learners in both undergraduate and graduate programs. As an institution where the liberal arts inform and enrich all areas of learning, it places special importance on fostering the intellectual skills and habits of mind, which liberate persons to probe deeply the mystery of existence and live authentically in response to the truths they discover. This liberation is achieved as faculty and students, led by wonder about the nature of reality, look twice, ask why, seek not merely facts but fundamental principles, strive for an integration of all knowledge and express themselves precisely and eloquently. To affirm and foster the Christian understanding of the human person which animates the educational mission of the Catholic Church. Saint Mary's College holds... that the mystery which inspires wonder about the nature of existence is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ giving a transcendent meaning to creation and human existence. Nourished by its Christian faith, the College understands the intellectual and spiritual journeys of the human person to be inextricably connected. It promotes the dialogue of faith and reason: it builds community among its members through the celebration of the church's sacramental life; it defends the goodness, dignity and freedom of each person, and fosters sensitivity to social and ethical concerns. Recognizing that all those who sincerely quest for truth contribute to and enhance its stature as a Catholic institution of higher learning, Saint Mary's welcomes members from its own and other traditions, inviting them to collaborate in fulfilling the spiritual mission of the College. To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect. As a Lasallian college, Saint Mary's holds that students are given to its care by God and that teachers grow spiritually and personally when their work is motivated by faith and zeal. The College seeks students, faculty, administrators and staff from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds who come together to grow in knowledge, wisdom and love. A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today and on a clear understanding of the meaning of Christianity." (From: The Brothers of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration).The foundation for everything we do at Saint Mary's is our mission: To probe deeply the mystery of existence by cultivating the ways of knowing and the arts of thinking. Recognizing that the paths to knowledge are many, Saint Mary's College of California offers a diverse curriculum that includes the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, education, business administration and nursing, serving traditional students and adult learners in both undergraduate and graduate programs. As an institution where the liberal arts inform and enrich all areas of learning, it places special importance on fostering the intellectual skills and habits of mind, which liberate persons to probe deeply the mystery of existence and live authentically in response to the truths they discover. This liberation is achieved as faculty and students, led by wonder about the nature of reality, look twice, ask why, seek not merely facts but fundamental principles, strive for an integration of all knowledge and express themselves precisely and eloquently. To affirm and foster the Christian understanding of the human person which animates the educational mission of the Catholic Church. Saint Mary's College holds that the mystery which inspires wonder about the nature of existence is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ giving a transcendent meaning to creation and human existence. Nourished by its Christian faith, the College understands the intellectual and spiritual journeys of the human person to be inextricably connected. It promotes the dialogue of faith and reason: it builds community among its members through the celebration of the church's sacramental life; it defends the goodness, dignity and freedom of each person, and fosters sensitivity to social and ethical concerns. Recognizing that all those who sincerely quest for truth contribute to and enhance its stature as a Catholic institution of higher learning, Saint Mary's welcomes members from its own and other traditions, inviting them to collaborate in fulfilling the spiritual mission of the College. To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect. As a Lasallian college, Saint Mary's holds that students are given to its care by God and that teachers grow spiritually and personally when their work is motivated by faith and zeal. The College seeks students, faculty, administrators and staff from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds who come together to grow in knowledge, wisdom and love. A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today and on a clear understanding of the meaning of Christianity." (From: The Brothers of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration).