What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Internal Relations position at University of Notre Dame?
Manager of Internal Relations
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Manager of Internal Relations.
Applications will be accepted until 03/04/2025.
Notre Dame Research has grown significantly and research expenditures have increased by more than 150% since 2006. In addition to this rise in expenditures, our research now occurs in more than 30 core facilities and across a broad range of subject matter areas such as: nanotechnology, cancer, environmental change, global health, and wireless technology. Notre Dame researchers innovate in the field, on the bench, and at the policy table across the globe. This position is key to Notre Dame's ambitious plans to deliver innovative, impactful, and interdisciplinary solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.
The Manager of Internal Relations in the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational efforts of Notre Dame Research (NDR), serving as an advisor and senior aide to the VPR and NDR senior leadership team.
Primary responsibilities include:
The Manager of Internal Relations in the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational efforts of Notre Dame Research (NDR), serving as an advisor and senior aide to the VPR and NDR senior leadership team.
Primary responsibilities include:
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Project Management and Operational Efficiency
- Help lead the NDR front office team operations, ensuring timely and responsive communications on behalf of VPR and NDR senior leadership team to all stakeholders
- Establish and oversee robust systems to track opportunities, relationships, and progress against the NDR's strategic goals, fostering alignment and cross-collaborative functioning of the office
- Proactively anticipate and address operational challenges and gaps, helping to effectively manage and resolve issues to reduce the VPR's workload and build a team culture focused on continuous process improvements
- Provide support for special short- or medium-term projects that require leadership or representation of the NDR front office
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Relationship Stewardship
- Serve as a lead liaison between NDR and internal stakeholders, fostering strong, high-impact relationships
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Support events team to execute impact-oriented, strategic engagements
on campus, in the national capital region, and beyond.
Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders and partners.
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Content Management
- Assist with the review and execution of high-quality briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external engagements, coordinating input from key stakeholders.
Reporting to the VPR, this position will require a high level of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative; the ability to communicate clearly on behalf of NDR in written and verbal communications; proven project/organizational management and analytical skills; the ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality; and, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
NDR is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree and 5-6 years of demonstrated success in project management, communication and team management roles.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to quickly assess a situation and work to develop and implement strategies and solutions
- Demonstrated organizational leadership skills, including supporting diverse and impactful team
- A strong, positive presence that conveys confidence and credibility both within the University community and externally
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A deep appreciation and belief in the mission of Notre Dame and the role it plays within higher education as a leading, global Catholic university.
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 # S251833. 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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