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Program Manager in Notre Dame

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University of Notre Dame

is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Job Description

The Program Manager is an integral member of the Program Management Team within the Mendoza College of Business. This role partners with Centers, Institutes, and Programs as well as College leadership to deliver meaningful student, partner, and benefactor experiences across Mendoza’s undergraduate and graduate business degree programs.

The Program Manager serves as a strategic and operational partner to program leadership with key responsibilities that include:

Overseeing program operations, budgets, faculty and staff needs, and student experience requirements

Serving as the primary liaison for College resources including facilities, events, travel, and student services, as well as external stakeholders such as Notre Dame Global

Driving delivery of annual goals, measuring success metrics, and communicating progress and opportunities

Managing benefactor engagement, reporting, and fiduciary compliance

Supporting Faculty and Program Directors on priorities, strategies, and student experiences

Key strengths for this role include managing multiple priorities, building strong relationships, influencing across teams, and maintaining attention to detail. Successful Program Managers are proactive, resourceful, and comfortable constructively challenging outdated processes.

Program Managers serve as the central resource for all aspects of program tracking and reporting. Each program manager is a primary point of contact for a Program, Center, or Institute and may also assist the broader Program Management team on college level initiatives and/or other Programs, Center's, and Institutes as necessary.

Strategy and Leadership

Recommend and implement strategies that align with College and program goals

Drive operational efficiency and collaboration across College units

Develop plans, processes, and reporting tools that track program success

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and benchmark peer institutions to identify new opportunities

Operations

Partner with Faculty Directors to manage annual operations, budgets, timelines, and communications

Lead execution of events, travel, marketing, and student or classroom support

Oversee program budgets, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting

Establish and analyze key performance metrics for continuous improvement

Collaborate across teams to identify efficiencies and strengthen partnerships

Support benefactor and partner relationships that advance the program’s mission

Team Collaboration and Student Experience

Participate in Program Management Team activities and shared initiatives

Contribute to process improvements and documentation that strengthen College operations

Advocate for consistent use of systems and tools across the team

Support other Program Managers and the broader Student Experience team when needed

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree

Candidates should have 5+ year experience in program design or project management, including:

Experience in managing relationships/partnerships with nonprofit organizations and/or corporations

Ability to establish objectives and develop strategies for achieving objectives

Exceptional organizational skills, and an ability to manage a complex portfolio of activities happening concurrently

Ability to develop and maintain diverse stakeholder relationships

Collaborative and team-oriented working style

Strong organizational capacities

Comfortable working in ambiguity and taking initiative to solve problems

Familiarity with annual budgets/ P+L planning and management

Familiarity with project management tools and developing processes in a cross-functional setting

:

Led/mentored junior staff members

Experience working in an inter-cultural environment

Experience developing and leading cross-functional program with a varied set of key stakeholders

Ability to drive outcomes through influence, negotiation, and relationship building

Comfortable with outcome reporting, specifically KPIs and OKRs

Exposure to innovative pedagogies such as Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Negotiation

Background in project/program design and/or evaluation are

Experience in collaborative environments like Google Suite and Trello

Additional Information

Compensation: Starting at $62,000, commensurate with experience.

Applications for this position will close on November 7th.

At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community. We strive to empower every employee to flourish, knowing your success propels Notre Dame to new heights of impact.

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