Academic Initiatives Program Manager

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Academic Initiatives Program Manager.

Applications will be accepted until 9/19/2023.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to be one of the world's preeminent research universities with a distinctive Catholic character. The Provost is the University's chief academic officer who is responsible for the stewardship of this mission. The Provost leads the academic core of the University, serving as the principal representative of the academy to both internal and external constituencies and leading strategic academic initiatives on behalf of the University. The Provost is supported by a high-performing team, including Associate Provosts and staff, working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Program Manager for Academic Initiatives is a key contributor to the success of efforts led by the Vice President and Associate Provost for Academic Space and Support and the Vice President and Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning. The Program Manager role also includes planning and executing conferences and events sponsored by the Provost.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage data and projects on behalf of assigned Vice Presidents, contribute to the editing and distribution of reports, and facilitate the work of key committees.
• Compile and organize research and benchmarking related to space, teaching, and learning initiatives.
• Drive best practices to execute the operational needs for the Vice President and Associate Provost for Academic Space and Support and the Vice President and Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Provost's office on the development and presentation of reports, websites, and related materials.
• Provide budget tracking and manage expenses; handle project timelines; and manage data and calendars in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Liaise with colleagues in partner offices to ensure the highest possible standards of planning and execution for initiatives led by the assigned Vice Presidents and Associate Provosts. Partners include but are not limited to Facilities, Design and Operations; Notre Dame Learning; Office of the Registrar; and University Archives.
• With the guidance of the Provost's Special Assistant and other members of the office as assigned, serve as the principal event planner and coordinator for events hosted by the Provost. Duties include vetting potential venues and vendors, planning meetings, meals, and supporting the success of the Provost's Office constituent engagement strategy.
• Staff the Academic Program Review program, with responsibility for travel and all other arrangements for each review team.

Minimum Qualifications:
Physical requirements: In-person position, presence at events on weekends and evenings required from time to time.

Education: Bachelors degree (4 years)

Must be strategic, highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in prioritizing tasks. Must have ability to work in a fast-paced office, on a variety of projects, with multiple team members. Must possess strong organizational skills with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have experience contributing to a team along with the ability to identify and solve problems and inefficiencies. Ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative. On-campus work location.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: 5 to 6 years

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S24217. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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