Associate Program Director - ALMA

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the Future of Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Education! Are you a dynamic leader passionate about empowering educators and transforming Catholic schools? The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) and ALMA are seeking an Associate Program Director to drive our highest-impact programs. In this pivotal on-campus role, you will be the operational powerhouse behind our flagship initiatives - including the LEAD Program, the ENL Hernández Fellows Program and Dual Language & ECLIP Initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of strategic operations, creative curriculum development, and relationship-building, this is your opportunity to make an indelible mark on schools and communities nationwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Full professional fluency in English and Spanish, with demonstrated ability to accurately translate educational standards, program resources, course materials, and administrative communications in both directions.
Strong background in education with a proven track record of contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality professional learning modules and instructional content.
Demonstrated expertise in leading end-to-end program lifecycles, setting benchmarks, and managing operational workflows.
Skilled in designing and executing targeted recruitment strategies and overseeing efficient enrollment processes.
Hands-on experience directing logistics, scheduling, and execution for large-scale events, workshops, and academic conferences.
Ability to develop compelling promotional strategies, communications, and collateral to drive engagement and programmatic visibility.
Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and reporting performance data to inform decision-making and continuous program improvement.
Knowledgeable in maintaining educational standards, supporting accreditation processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across internal teams, external partners, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant advanced post-baccalaureate certification preferred.
5–6 years of progressive experience in educational program administration, curriculum/professional development, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary operational lead, creating world-class experiences for educators and school leaders.
Direct program budgets and collaborate with university offices, diocesan leaders, and national partner schools.
Elevate program visibility across digital platforms, web media, and strategic marketing campaigns.
Spearhead admissions strategies and participant engagement from application through graduation.
Plan and execute vibrant summer residencies, fall retreats, monthly learning modules, and national conferences.
Collect key metrics and publish inspiring annual impact reports.
Support cohort wellbeing, foster community, and manage tuition/scholarship systems.
Lead data collection for licensure, assessment, and compliance to drive program excellence and reporting.
Review literature, design bilingual teaching tools, produce read-aloud media, and curate resources using platforms like Canva.
Direct the distribution of ECLIP book collections and oversee Spanish translation efforts for partner schools.