The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Director of Operations & Communications.
Applications will be accepted until 6/28/2023.
The University of Notre Dame Graduate School has some of the most notable graduate programs in the world. The university has the second highest number of U.S. Student Fulbright winners in the country, over $6 million awarded to students from foundations such as Ford, Mellon and NSF, and 97% of graduates reporting career goal success. We are looking for someone who is driven, motivated, creative and willing to be a partner to the mission and vision of Our Lady's University.
The Director of Operations and Communications will play a critical role in the Graduate School. This person will report to the Dean of the Graduate School and be a member of the Graduate School executive leadership team. The Director will lead all operational and communications aspects of the Graduate School, and assist with strategic planning, development, and stewardship activities.
The Director works closely with campus partners in support of the University's goal to develop, maintain, and advance top graduate programs and academic administration, and is the main liaison between Human Resources and the Graduate School. The Director leads all of the Graduate School's communications efforts and supervises the Graphic Designer and Webmaster. The Director also supervises the Events Coordinator who has responsibility for all large-scale events such as the Graduate School Commencement.
Operations - The Director is the liaison to Human Resources, working closely with the Human Resources Consultant, and will lead the Grad School ND Voice committee.

• The Director works with Development / Stewardship on recognition efforts and the Advisory Council.
• Develop materials and data necessary to support Development in funding proposals
• Works with stewardship to recognize impact of donor gifts, annual thank you note process, annual impact reports
• The Director provides oversight for the Graduate School space in Bond Hall, working with Facilities Design and Operations as necessary.

Communications - The Director leads the communications efforts of the Graduate School, writing pieces to highlight the work of the Graduate School and Graduate Students and working with other offices on campus to do the same.

• The Director supervises the Graphic Designer and Webmaster, ensuring that visual design, social media, and overall look, feel, and content of the Website are informative and highlight the work of the Graduate School.

Events - The Director supervises the Events Coordinator, who is responsible for the conceptualizing, planning, logistics, and execution of Graduate School events including large scale / signature events as well as internal events that will range in both scope and scale. (Commencement, 3 Minute Thesis, Solarium Gallery, etc.)

• The Director assists with planning regular Graduate School retreats and will support the Advisory Council as needed.

Strategic Planning - Leads the on-going assessment of the Graduate School Strategic Plan, partnering with the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research to execute benchmarking, focus groups, and goal setting

• Leads the annual review of and updates to the plan
• Assists the Dean in coordinating with the Colleges and School in support of the University level Strategic plan as well as College and School level plans that involve Graduate Education.

The Director will take on special projects as necessary in support of the Graduate School. These may include: - documentation of processes - process improvement - benchmarking - other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to convey complex issues in simple but accurate terms
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to research issues and problems, identify possible remedies, and facilitate the implementation of preferred solutions
• Strong ethical standards and ability to work with sensitive / confidential information
• Ability to work with multiple and diverse leaders across the Division and University
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficiency with MS Office products, University tools (Business Objects, Tableau, GLez etc.), and ability to learn new systems
• Understanding of the mission and values of a Catholic University founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross

Preferred Qualifications:
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 # S231087. 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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