The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Vice President, University Enterprises and Events.
Applications will be accepted until 4/11/2022.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Vice President for University Enterprises and Events (UEE) serves as a key university leader and member of the President's Leadership Council (PLC). The vice president provides strategic vision for a customer-oriented culture that is consistent with the University's mission and strategic plan. The vice president is expected to display an understanding, respect, and embodiment of the University's Catholic mission, and ensure that this mission is central to decision making. The responsibilities require a growth mindset and knowledge of best practices across higher education and for-profit hospitality industries.
Responsibilities include providing executive leadership for over 30 business units generating $130 million annual gross auxiliary revenue and $40 million annual net income. The position leads the largest administrative division at the University, with around 800 full-time and part-time employees and 200-400 temporary employees, and maintains a consistent commitment to division culture and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Responsible for oversight of the student and guest dining experiences, the vice president also provides executive leadership for the planning and execution of University hospitality and major events, including Commencement, concerts, Development special events, and football Gameday hospitality.
Collaboration with a variety of University leaders, including PLC members and Deans, is essential to advance the University's mission. Moreover, the position works with the UEE Senior Leadership Team to lead the following business units:
Residential Dining

• Notre Dame Dining Halls
• Congregation of Holy Cross Religious Dining
• St. Mary's College Student Dining
• Holy Cross College Student Dining

Retail

• Campus Retail Dining (15 units total)
• Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
• St. Michael's Laundry
• Concessions
• Notre Dame Family Wines Program

University Events

• Commencement
• Major Concerts
• Development Special Events
• Football Gameday

Hospitality - Experience Notre Dame

• Morris Inn
• McKenna Hall Conference Center
• Three Leaf Catering

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; masters degree strongly preferred. Seven years experience demonstrating the following:

• Leadership of a high-performing team displaying a high degree of excellence.
• Strategic and bold thinking in a fast-paced and changing environment while always pursuing higher levels of excellence.
• Ability to set a vision, create goals, execute and objectively measure success.
• Ability to attract, recruit and retain outstanding and diverse talent.
• Ability to collaborate, influence and command the respect and confidence of senior colleagues across campus.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

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 # S221488. 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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