Faculty Contract and Pay Equity Lead

St. Catherine University • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education, Industrial Relations, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in compensation, HR data analysis, or faculty affairs administration. Experience managing complex employment processes such as contract administration, pay equity analysis, or tenure/promotion review cycles. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply employment policies, compensation regulations, and academic personnel procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments, including faculty, HR, and Finance. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing multiple priorities under strict timelines. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment in sensitive or high-stakes matters. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline. Experience working in a higher education institution, particularly in faculty affairs, academic administration, or institutional research. Familiarity with faculty rank, tenure, and promotion processes, as well as collective bargaining agreements or shared governance structures. Proficiency in compensation analysis tools or pay equity software. Advanced Excel or data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret compensation trends and create reports for executive audiences. Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleAdmin). Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in compensation practices and employment systems. Experience developing and communicating process documentation, policies, or training materials for non-HR audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in compensation, HR data analysis, or faculty affairs administration.
• Experience managing complex employment processes such as contract administration, pay equity analysis, or tenure/promotion review cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply employment policies, compensation regulations, and academic personnel procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments, including faculty, HR, and Finance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing multiple priorities under strict timelines.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment in sensitive or high-stakes matters.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a higher education institution, particularly in faculty affairs, academic administration, or institutional research.
• Familiarity with faculty rank, tenure, and promotion processes, as well as collective bargaining agreements or shared governance structures.
• Proficiency in compensation analysis tools or pay equity software.
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret compensation trends and create reports for executive audiences.
• Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleAdmin).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in compensation practices and employment systems.
• Experience developing and communicating process documentation, policies, or training materials for non-HR audiences.

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