Doctoral Studies Assistant Director

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Doctoral Studies Assistant Director.

Applications will be accepted until 4/19/2022.

Under the direction of the Director of Doctoral Studies (DDS), the Assistant Director of Doctoral Studies (ADSD) will provide academic support to the Kroc Institute's Peace Studies PhD program with a focus on attraction, recruitment, yield, and retention of top caliber PhD students, including students that can maintain diversity/balance within the six partner bodies of discipline (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or theology).

The ADSD will direct and oversee all administrative and operational responsibilities of the PhD program including:

• assisting students in regards to the curricular requirements of the peace studies doctoral program and the new PhD minor in peace studies
• the day-to day administration of the PhD program
• overall admission process coordination
• tracking degree requirements and progress
• coordinating with the Graduate School and 6 partner departments on curriculum and verification of graduation requirements.
  

This position will also:

• develop, create, submit, and manage annual operating budgets for the PhD program focusing on approved budget allocations for target number of students, student stipends, fellowships, professional development, research awards, and other non-labor expenditures.
• new initiatives will include exploration, design, development, and implementation of a new stand alone Peace Studies PhD program at the Kroc Institute, in collaboration with the Keough School of Global Affairs.
• work closely with our PhD candidates and provide career placement support and guidance to our doctoral students to continue to secure high-profile teaching, research, and administrative positions in higher education.
• assume the new responsibility of reassessing, redesigning, developing, and implementing a new program for the Kroc Institute's annual Summer Institute.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree or Bachelors degree (5 years) or advanced certification beyond Bachelors
Experience: 5 to 6 years
Experience/Skills:

• excellent organizational, teamwork and prioritizing skills
• strong written and oral communication skills
• proficiency in Onbase or related systems
• discretion in managing confidential student information
• ability to handle a variety of tasks and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build relationships with prospective and existing students of all backgrounds, as well as faculty and staff partners
• experience developing recruitment strategies
• organizing student events and activities
• ability to think strategically about enrollment issues

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience advising students and coordinating academic programs a plus

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 # S221522. 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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