Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations.

Applications will be accepted until 2/16/2023.

The University of Notre Dame, University Relations division, is seeking an Advisor to the Vice President who will advise the Vice President on all aspects of University Relations strategic operations.
Reporting directly to the Vice President, the successful incumbent will manage special projects, recommend strategic activities, and serve as a liaison to various academic and administrative units. The advisor will routinely serve as a representative of the Vice President on a variety of committees and initiatives, consult on issues such as the strategic advancement of the division, communication with internal and external constituents, and management of strategic University relationships.
The Advisor to the Vice President will be responsible for drafting correspondence on behalf of the Vice President that will be delivered to lead benefactors as well as be the trusted first point of contact for benefactors as a representative of the Vice President and University in the Vice President's absence. Additionally, the Advisor will be responsible for handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion, integrity, and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Project and People Management

• Preparation of presentations to external and external constituents.
• Coordination for the division for large external events such as international and bowl games.
• Management of the progress of the Strategic Plan of the division.
• Management and execution of internal meetings and initiatives.
• Manage operation of the University Relations office in the Main Building, including direct supervision of the front desk staff and students.
• Manage Vice President's budget.

Advisor & Liaison Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic and tactical activities, including visits with trustees, donors, and prospective benefactors.
• Consistently provide oversight and input on the Vice President's allocation of time and effort, ensuring he/she maximizes effectiveness and efficiency.
• Serve as a liaison to the University Relations senior leadership team and other academic and administrative units.

Communication & Correspondence

• Draft and execute correspondence for the Vice President, including sensitive responses to trustees, council members, longstanding benefactors and development prospects.
• Coordinate trustee materials and communication which are high in volume and demand polished and timely responses, oftentimes related to sensitive University events or decisions .
• Coordinate and disseminate crisis communication from the Vice President to Notre Dame's most important constituencies, including its most generous contributors.
• Manage, via a dotted line relationship, a writer on the Stewardship team, who will assist in the drafting of correspondence on behalf of the Vice President.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in finance, management, marketing, communications, or related field.
• 5 or more years of professional experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in various computer applications.
• Ability to analyze data that will advise University Relations VP and other division leaders in strategic decision making.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion, integrity, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in related field preferred.

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 # S23668. 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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