Program Manager for Campus Ministry

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

6d•$65,000

About The Position

The Program Manager for Campus Ministry serves as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry (AVPCM), supporting the full scope of departmental operations. This position provides oversight of Campus Ministry’s internal functions and is responsible for developing and implementing policies, structures, processes, and procedures that strengthen and enhance the department’s administrative effectiveness. The Program Manager also serves as a primary liaison between the AVPCM and University, divisional, and Campus Ministry leadership, as well as internal and external constituents and stakeholders, to ensure clear communication, alignment, and informed decision-making. As a key member of the Campus Ministry leadership team, this role is integral to strategic planning, policy development, and the effective execution of administrative priorities. This position requires a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion, along with strong project management and analytical skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 3 to 4 years of experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to the University's Catholic identity, mission, and values.
Proven ability to research issues and problems, identify possible remedies, and facilitate the implementation of preferred solutions.
Strong background in internal and external collaboration and engagement (University partners, students, faculty, parents/families, external stakeholders, etc.)
Experience in, or a high level of comfort with, strategic planning, data analysis, technology, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to build strong teams and influence outcomes across organizational lines.
Experience as a senior leader or advising a senior leader of an organization on issues of policy and confidential matters.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning
Act as a strategic advisor on short-term and longer-range projects, department matters, and vision planning.
Facilitate and integrate the department’s various planning efforts.
Recommend and coordinate policies, programs, and practices in university-wide and division-wide committees/task forces.
Advance the implementation of key strategic initiatives by aligning divisional and departmental goals and fostering collaboration within Campus Ministry, across the Division of Student Affairs, and throughout the University.
Administrative Leadership
Support the AVPCM in the administration of the Leadership Team by creating agendas and designing meeting materials for all levels of the department.
Manage and coordinate all processes related to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new staff members.
Coordinate and oversee all internal department functions related to finance, budgets, payments, communications, administrative tasks, etc.
Serve as the primary contact and liaison to University Relations on all benefactor, gift, and stewardship matters.
Provide strategic oversight and direction for Campus Ministry areas, emphasizing planning and assessment through the development and use of tools and metrics that evaluate program effectiveness and alignment with divisional and departmental learning outcomes.
Special Projects
Lead and oversee special projects as assigned by the AVPCM.
Advance new initiatives and review current programs and practices within the department.
Manage strategic internal and external relationships on behalf of the AVPCM.
Serve as a Campus Ministry representative on divisional and University-wide committees, meetings, and projects, as needed.
Division of Student Affairs
Participate as an integral member of the Division of Student Affairs and the Campus Ministry area, interacting and collaborating with colleagues throughout the Division of Student Affairs and serving in various capacities as needed with other departments and areas.