Program Coordinator and Community Liaison

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS) Program at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a mission-driven, highly organized, and relational leader to serve as its Program Coordinator & Community Liaison. This central role is dedicated to fostering educational equity and creating life-changing community-engaged learning experiences for students. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to integrating academic study with meaningful community-based action. As the Program Coordinator, this individual will act as a strategist, mentor, and community builder, shaping how Notre Dame students engage with the world through various key initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3 to 4 years of professional experience in a related role.
• Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with community partners, K-12 schools, or youth-serving organizations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex logistics.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty, students, and diverse community stakeholders.
• A proven track record of working successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• A deep-seated commitment to educational equity and the principles of community-engaged scholarship.
• Familiarity with database construction, utilization, and management to track participation and generate program insights.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications beyond a Bachelor’s degree are also highly valued.
• Fields of Study: Higher education administration, nonprofit management, community engagement, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between ESS and local schools and nonprofits, sustaining existing relationships and developing new, long-term, reciprocal partnerships.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for the ESS major and minor, developing outreach strategies, conducting classroom visits, and collaborating with academic advisors and partner departments.
• Support faculty in implementing high-quality pedagogical experiences, overseeing placements, transportation coordination, background checks, and potential travel to immersion sites.
• Design and manage a centralized Research Assistant Portal, coordinating with faculty to post opportunities, developing communication strategies, and tracking participation data.
• Serve as the staff advisor to the ESS Student Leadership Committee, coaching student leaders in planning service initiatives and events, mentoring them in professional communication and organizational leadership, and overseeing budgeting and event logistics.

Benefits

• The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported.
• Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
• A deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level