What are the responsibilities and job description for the OTA Operations Manager position at St. Catherine University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
OTA Operations Manager
Division
Academic Affairs
Department/Office
OTA - Online
Position Summary Information
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The Online Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a regular, full-time OTA Operations Manager position.
St. Catherine University 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 OTA Operations Manager oversee 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:
St. Catherine University 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 OTA Operations Manager oversee 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:
- Monitor and make recommendations for student admission, progression and standing (e.g. LOA, 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.
- Develop and collaborate with the Fieldwork Manager on a fieldwork dashboard.
- Collect, manage, and make recommendations for adjunct faculty data including Form F status, qualifications, number of credit hours taught, and licensure status.
- Identify, manage, synthesize, and present program data while observing data integrity and standards.
- Institute and manage audit procedure to ensure data and process integrity and accuracy.
- Determine goals and objectives that drive planning, operations, and measurements that align with departmental and University strategic plans.
- Lead policy and procedure development implementation efforts to ensure that online programs comply with university, regulatory, and accreditation standards and maximize the student experience.
- Develop and implement regular training for Orbis Success Coaches re: University messaging relative to ongoing and emerging issues such as financial aid processes, admission procedures, fieldwork placements, and lab sites and assignments.
- Supervise and direct operations analyst and administrative assistant in support of operational goals and related activities.
- Create and monitor course schedules (LAS and OTA – 50-60 sections/term across 3 terms).
- Assign lab sites and sections (36/term across 3 terms).
- Collaborate with the Registrar’s Office to make changes as needed.
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:
- Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as 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
- Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service
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 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 nearly 3,500 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two years of experience working in higher education administration including familiarity with areas such as the Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, and Admissions
- One year of supervisory experience
- Experience leading or managing complex projects through to completion
- Experience collaborating with Registrar, Financial Aid and Admissions Staff
- Experience making process of policy recommendations to academic leadership
- Experience adhering to contracts and/or complying with state and/or accreditation requirements
- Experience prioritizing inclusive excellence as an operational goal
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.
Application instructions for STAFF
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
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.
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.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
20220647-STAFF
Posting Start Date
11/26/2024
Application Deadline
12/17/2024
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