The Office of Admission at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for an experienced, successful, and relationship- driven Dean of Admission.
As two uniquely integrated liberal arts schools, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University blend the advantages of single-gender residential colleges with a coeducational environment. Located about three and a half miles apart, a regular inter-campus bus service known as “The Link” connects the campuses physically. Both colleges work passionately to create individual learning experiences that meet the goals of each student with great results. Built on the Catholic Benedictine values, the Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s community reflects the Benedictine spirit of hospitality, embracing all backgrounds and identities. The Dean will join the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University at an exciting time with recent investments in enrollment management and the full support of institutional leadership.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Admission & Strategic Enrollment Officer, the Dean of Admission will execute strategic plans and initiatives to support institutional enrollment goals. In this important role, the Dean will demonstrate a sincere commitment to the liberal arts, knowledge of best practices, and an understanding of the national landscape and marketplace. Working in concert with marketing, athletics, financial aid, and other departments, the Dean will support pipeline development, community engagement in admission, and the strategic recruitment of individual student populations. The Dean will oversee the daily operations of the office including operations, technology, events, enrollment communications, admission, and recruitment of first year, transfer, international, and diverse student populations.
Full Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/dean-csb-sju/
Compensation and the CSB+SJU Work Environment
CSB+SJU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program. The range identified for this important role is $100,000 – $140,000. The posted wage represents CSB and SJU’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated. Regular travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University is required.
To Apply
NES, a higher education search firm specializing in enrollment management searches, is assisting CSB+SJU in identifying their next Dean of Admission. For more information, or to nominate someone for this position, contact Elizabeth Daly (Elizabeth.Daly@nessearches.com) or Catherine Capolupo (catherine.capolupo@nessearches.com). All conversations will remain confidential unless otherwise stated and agreed. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a letter of interest describing their unique qualifications for the Dean of Admission position at CSB+SJU. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information of at least five professional references. For confidentiality, references will not be contacted without permission. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically to csbsju@nessearches.com by April 23, 2025. The position is campus-based and the preferred start date is Summer 2025.
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers. If you require an accommodation to participate in the CSB and SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5501 or employment@csbsju.edu.
