The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Program and Events Manager.
Applications will be accepted until 9/26/2023.
The Program and Events Manager for Mendoza Enrollment will serve as the lead planner for all events hosted by the Mendoza Graduate Enrollment team in an effort to successfully recruit and seat nearly 730 students each academic year. This position has a high level of student/client/faculty interaction that requires strong customer service skills to deliver high-quality programming for which the Notre Dame brand is widely known. This work involves complex scheduling, production, and quality control processes in a fast-paced work environment. This position requires a high level of project management and problem-solving skills, the ability to multi-task, and pay close attention to detail.
The Program and Events Manager for Mendoza Enrollment will be responsible for planning
large and small-scale events that range from 1 to 300 participants. Examples of events will consist of virtual information sessions, individual class visits or tours, on-campus signature events, and off-campus regional or national recruiting and yield events.
This position not only works closely with the Mendoza Enrollment team to deliver high-quality engagement opportunities for prospective Mendoza graduate students; it also contributes to
the overall success of the college's recruitment and yield efforts through partnering with the broader Enrollment team. The Program and Events Manager, Enrollment, is a member of the Mendoza College of Business staff team and will be called upon during peak times to contribute toward the efforts of other teams in the College.
Some nights and weekends during peak times of the recruiting cycle will be required to support program needs.
Some domestic or international travel may be required based on the complexity of off-campus events being coordinated by this role.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 3 to 4 years of experience in event management planning
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain several timelines with competing deadlines
• Strong project management skills/experience
• Customer service oriented individual
• Excellent verbal and written skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning events in higher education or academic setting
• Educational background in hospitality, tourism, or event management
• Familiarity with University of Notre Dame administrative and financial policies, practices, and procedures

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 # S24239. 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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