Program Manager, Notre Dame Poverty Initiative
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Program Manager, Notre Dame Poverty InitiativeJob Description
The Notre Dame Poverty Initiative is charged with establishing Notre Dame as a premier university in poverty-related research, student formation, and policy and program impact. In short, making Notre Dame one of the best places in the world to understand poverty and discover pathways out of poverty for people in need. This University-level initiative works towards this goal by supporting the growth and impact of existing areas of excellence, fostering the creation of new programs, and unifying these efforts across campus. We are searching for someone who shares the same passion and mission to join our dynamic team as the Program Manager.
The Program Manager of the Poverty Initiative will support the team through a combination of project management, writing, editing, and translation of research materials into storytelling, financial support, event execution, and administrative support.
A successful candidate will be an excellent writer, project management skills, and a high level of professionalism. We are looking for a social-minded team player with background skills and knowledge in project management, communication, and budgeting. We are looking for someone who wants to change the face of poverty in our country and believes that impacting poverty is possible.
The Program Manager of the Poverty Initiative will be responsible for:
- Financial Management and Execution: Execute financial and fund management tasks for the Poverty Initiative, including financial requisitions, expense reports, reconciliations, multi-year revenue and expense commitments, fund masterlist and activity code maintenance, and general management of funds. Execute financial management tasks including maintaining documentation, processing payments, and preparing expense reports.
- Curation + Translation to Support Storytelling: Support the Director, Managing Director, and unit programmatic investments to curate content across investment areas and translate to digestible pieces to promote our work. Create externally facing materials as needed that align with visual and story brand identity. Provide regular content to the Provost’s office for storytelling. Develop presentations, talking points, and materials for presentations and stewardship for Poverty Initiative leadership and unit programmatic investments with external audiences and benefactors that are consistent with brand identity. Develop content and design to support Poverty Initiative reporting.
- Execute Marketing Plans: Develop and execute brand and marketing plans. Work in collaboration with the Provost’s office, Office of Public Affairs, and units across campus receiving investments to curate public relations opportunities, leveraging channels the Provost’s office and OPAC see as ideal placement for the distribution of Poverty Initiative work. Maintain email lists, tracking marketing outcomes, and prepare reports on activities.
- Events: Support tasks associated with event planning related to research conferences, mini summits, and benefactor gatherings. Support room bookings, catering, day of support, logistics, and scheduling.
- Administrative Support: Support tasks associated with the successful operations of the Poverty Initiative office including scheduling, administrative functions, organize and create meeting agendas, and execute other projects or administrative tasks as assigned.
Please note: This is a five-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of related work experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business, social sciences, or related field.
Skills:
- A deep commitment to the mission of the University is necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of related work experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft suite and Google applications.
- Detail-oriented, logical, and highly organized.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and take on additional responsibilities as required by business needs, facilitating a prompt response to requests.
- Ability to learn Notre Dame’s general ledger system and other internal reporting systems.
- An ability to thrive in a small and dynamic team while effectively navigating a large University environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note: This is a five-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.
Department
Lab for Economic Opportunities (30073)Department Website
https://provost.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-announces-leadership-for-new-strategic-initiatives-on-democracy-ethics-and-poverty/Family / Sub-Family
Academic Aff / Prgrm Admin_OtherCareer Stream/Level
EIC 1 AssociateDepartment Hiring Pay Range
up to $60,000Pay ID
Semi-MonthlyFLSA Status
S1 - FT ExemptJob Category
Administrator/ProfessionalJob Type
Full-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Schedule: Hours/Week
40Schedule: # of months
12Job Posting Date (Campus)
11/08/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
11/08/2024Job Closing Date
11/26/2024Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251568Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36380*Please mention you saw this ad on LGBTInHigherEducation.*
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