Institutional Strategy Program Director
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Institutional Strategy Program Director.
Applications will be accepted until 10/1/2023.
The University of Notre Dame has an ambitious mission - to be a force for good in the world. Institutional Research, Innovation, and Strategy (IRIS) partners with leaders across the University to help them advance their priorities and achieve their goals in service to that mission. As contributors to the broader goals of IRIS and the University, Institutional Strategy proactively collaborates across the University to highlight and address challenging questions of institutional significance in order to make Notre Dame a more strategic university.
As part of the Institutional Strategy team, the Institutional Strategy Program Director will develop, lead, and implement major, cross-functional, high-impact projects and strategic planning efforts on behalf of IRIS. In all of these efforts, the Program Director will need to develop trusted relationships with the senior administrative leaders throughout the University, experts in IRIS, and other partners across campus. With success, this position will have a major impact on the strategic priorities and operations of the University and will provide an opportunity to work with a wide variety of academic and administrative units across campus.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; Must have at least 5 or more years of previous professional experience.
- Proven project management skills, with a demonstrated record of structuring initiatives, and mastering high-level objectives while concurrently remaining abreast of details, achieving impact and results, and managing professional team members who are not direct reports
- Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills, including familiarity and comfort with analytical reports
- Seasoned leadership skills and presence, with the ability to collaborate with the Universitys senior leaders, faculty, and experienced professionals
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting priorities simultaneously, with a demonstrated ability to make prudent decisions in high-pressure situations
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills with people at various levels/areas of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player, including a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative relationships, build consensus, utilize reasoned judgment in complex, sensitive political situations, and be willing to contribute in varied capacities to meet the teams goals
- Embrace change efforts with a recognized commitment to advancing excellence and implementing improvement
- Flexibility in accepting new assignments and adjusting priorities based on the evolution of major projects and the offices needs
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information appropriately
- Knowledge of, exposure to, and a deep interest in learning about the academy and administrative functions of a university
- Understanding of strategic planning efforts and the ability to drive change
- Ability to identify strategies and develop connections to facilitate multidisciplinary engagement to support the initiatives outlined in the University Strategic Framework
Preferred Qualifications:
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Advanced degree preferred (Master, Law and/or Ph.D.).
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 # S24247. 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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