NDWest Program Manager

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center is hiring a Program Manager to lead its RCLC-NDWest site in South Bend’s Near Westside neighborhood. The role shapes the vision and delivery of youth educational programs, including after-school tutoring, arts enrichment, specialized clubs, and a six-week summer camp. The Program Manager develops hands-on learning experiences in collaboration with university stakeholders, Notre Dame student organizations, and community partners. The position also works with parents, neighborhood schools, and the RCLC Tutoring Director to align academic support with state standards, recruit students, and maintain program quality. As a mentor and team leader, the Program Manager supervises AmeriCorps members and student staff and coordinates approximately 60 Notre Dame student volunteer tutors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience teaching, implementing youth program leadership, or managing educational programs for K–12.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, direct, and coordinate multi-tiered teams, including staff, AmeriCorps members, and college student volunteers.
Background in curriculum planning and aligning tutoring initiatives with K–12 state academic standards.
Experience conducting data-driven program evaluations.
Ability to cultivate trust-based partnerships with neighborhood families, K–12 school administrators, community organizations, and university stakeholders.
Skills in setting strategic program vision, enforcing safety protocols and enrollment procedures, managing daily operations, and leading bilingual outreach when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead and shape the vision for youth educational programs at the RCLC-NDWest site.
Develop and oversee after-school tutoring, arts enrichment, specialized clubs, and a six-week summer camp.
Collaborate with university stakeholders, Notre Dame student organizations, and local community partners to create hands-on learning experiences.
Work with parents, neighborhood schools, and the RCLC Tutoring Director to align academic support with state standards.
Support student recruitment and maintain high standards across programs.
Mentor and supervise AmeriCorps members and student staff.
Coordinate a group of approximately 60 Notre Dame student volunteer tutors.
Set strategic program vision, enforce safety protocols and enrollment procedures, and manage daily operations.
Cultivate partnerships with neighborhood families, K–12 school administrators, community organizations, and university stakeholders.
Conduct data-driven program evaluations and lead bilingual outreach when applicable.