Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

The Coordinator for the Center for Business Analytics plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Center. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Center's activities, providing administrative support, and assisting in various research and analytics projects. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for data-driven decision-making. The Coordinator will work with the Grants Manager and Writing Coordinator on University wide reporting on state and federal grants.  They will also advance activities related to researching, identifying, and assessing potential grant opportunities that align with the Center for Business Analytics

This position is Grant funded and is intended to be a terminal appointment, with funding scheduled to end in October 2026.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Student and Industry Engagement: Coordinate guest speakers, case competitions, research practicums, and workshops (including for First Generation Initiative students); partner with Career Services and GeoSpatial Services to connect students with internships; support annual industry studies, summits, workshops, and roundtables.

• Administrative Operations: Manage the Center’s calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate events, handle internal and external inquiries, and prepare agendas, minutes, and communications.

• Data and Reporting Management: Collect, validate, and maintain research data; generate reports; manage databases; and assist in compiling data for state and federal grant reporting.

• Communications and Outreach: Serve as liaison with departments and partners; prepare newsletters and updates; manage the Center’s website and social media presence.

• Financial and Grant Oversight: Track budgets, manage procurement and inventory, ensure compliance with policies, and evaluate potential grant opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders.

Physical Demands
[ x] Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally
lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as
one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job
duties. Jobs

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns
[ x] General office environments.

$46,350 Annually 

• Ability to communicate and interact successfully with a diverse community of faculty, students staff, and external audience.
• Creative problem-solving skills, attention to detail and follow-through, and excellent documentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented and organized project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to travel between campus locations.
• Occasional off-hour and weekend support for special events.

Associate degree in Business, Analytics, Technology, Communication or a related field minimum.

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.