Integration Lab (i-Lab) Program Manager
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Integration Lab (i-Lab) Program Manager.
Applications will be accepted until 12/16/2022.
The Integration Lab (i-Lab) Program Manager will work collaboratively with the i-Lab Directors to administer the i-Lab curriculum and operate the i-Lab's technological platforms and physical infrastructure. An initiative under the Pulte Institute for Global Development in the Keough School of Global Affairs (KSGA), the i-Lab offers curricular programs that engage Master of Global Affairs (MGA) graduate students with critical, real-world challenges through year-long projects with domestic and international partner organizations, such as Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, Habitat for Humanity International, among others. This individual will work closely with the MGA program administration and other colleagues in the KSGA Dean's Office in the delivery of curricular and co-curricular programming and other student services related to the i-Lab. The position manages the relationships with i-Lab partner organizations and also interacts regularly with Notre Dame International and other relevant actors across the University to support student fieldwork and internships with these partner organizations. Finally, this position will be responsible for grant management and implementation under the Pulte Institute for Global Development's Entrepreneurship and Education Division, including proposal and report writing, metrics tracking, budgeting, as well as administrative and logistical support as needed.
i-Lab Partnership Management:
- Administration of the i-Lab's Global Partner Experience (GPE) - a project-based learning environment for MGA student teams - is a central focus of this position.
- Manage relationships with partner organizations, support partner development, and help identify and negotiate new partner relationships in support of the GPE as well as internships with partner organizations.
- Help to facilitate virtual and in-person partner engagements, including campus meetings, events, and online workshops; maintain web-based documents outlining standard operating procedures for i-Lab partners and projects, including required forms, policies, and practices; and ensure partner commitments are secured.
i-Lab Student and Studio Support:
- Arrange/coordinate pre-departure GPE and internship logistics for MGA students including, but not limited to, flights, visas, health consultations, accommodations and fieldwork equipment, for summer field placements.
- Work with i-Lab Directors on the implementation of curriculum and i-Lab classroom experiences, as well as support day-to-day i-Lab operations, including managing physical and technological infrastructure needs.
General Administrative Support and Strategic Development:
- Maintain databases and records to generate content for the i-Lab website, including proposed and current project details, as well as manage dissemination practices as directed by partner organizations.
- Manage and update the i-Lab Google Drive platform with curricular materials, partner information, relevant archives, official student-facing policies, and other key documents, as well as provide data relevant to the preparation of financial summaries and budget projections.
- Contribute to the development of strategic, operational and business goals, including providing any material input to requests from the KSGA, Notre Dame Development Office, and external partner organizations, as needed.
Program Management and Implementation:
- Provide support to the Pulte Institute's Entrepreneurship and Education Division, assisting in the preparation and management of work plans, budgets, grants, sub-grants, compliance and technical reports.
- Respond to program requests, liaise with other program staff, facilitate and support communications, and maintain information systems.
- Logistics for international grant programs may also include the oversight of international travel, visas, pre-departure preparation assistance for students and faculty traveling internationally, among other areas, similar to duties in the management of the i-Lab.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree.
- Collaborative work ethic and high degree of independence and initiative required.
- Potential travel.
- Strong oral and written skills.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office and advanced word processing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience in program design or project management, including experience managing relationships/partnerships with international organizations and/or corporations.
- Skills in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational capacities and written and oral communication skills.
- Experience living, working or managing teams internationally.
- Experience working in an inter-cultural environment.
- Exposure to innovative pedagogies for addressing complex global challenges such as Systems Thinking and/or Human-Centered Design.
- Background in project/program design and/or evaluation are preferred, as is experience in collaborative and creative environments like Google Suite, Asana, Slack, Miro, and Canva.
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 # S23352. 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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