The University of St. Francis in Joliet is cutting jobs just a few months into the new school year.

USF would not confirm on Monday how many positions will be cut.

But a statement posted on the USF website last month by new President Ryan Hendrickson stated that workforce reductions are part of a “strategic reorganization” at the university.

Hendrickson was named president in February following the announcement that previous President Arvid Johnson would retire.

USF has posted on its website a message from Hendrickson that workforce reductions are needed.

“Like many universities across the United States, USF is working to maintain competitiveness and adaptability of the university to its students and greater community,” USF said on its website.

USF did not provide details on the workforce reductions, including how may jobs will be cut, after an inquiry by email from The Herald-News on Monday.

But the university was to send staff reduction notifications on Tuesday, according to a notice on the USF website.

Hendrickson is to conduct a town hall-style meeting on Nov. 12 to include updates and strategic discussion regarding the reorganization process and how the university will be positioned for future growth, the school website stated.