Program Manager, Poverty Initiative

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Notre Dame Poverty Initiative is seeking a Program Manager to support the Initiative's operational, administrative, communications, and event programming functions. Successful applicants must be self-starters, work well with faculty and staff across the University, and be passionate about Notre Dame’s mission to be a force for good in the world. The Program Manager will be supervised by the Assistant Director but will work closely with all members of the team, including but not limited to the Director, the Managing Director, and the Poverty Research Fellows Program Director. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in communications and branding, internal and external event coordination, and student formation program support. This is a three-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended. As part of the University's Strategic Framework, Notre Dame launched the Poverty Initiative with the goal of becoming a leader where students come to study poverty, prominent faculty come to conduct poverty-related research, and policymakers, philanthropists, and providers work to understand its causes, consequences, and permanent solutions. The work of the Poverty Initiative centers on promoting and cultivating poverty-focused academic research, moving research to impact, and educating the next generation of students dedicated to eliminating poverty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
Minimum of two years of work experience (Education and other relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for work experience)
Strong commitment to the mission of Notre Dame and its efforts to be a force for good in the world.
High level of proficiency in Google Workspace; ability to navigate and learn a variety of applications.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Interest in working with a mature team focused on a culture of collaboration, trust, and excellence.
Ability to thrive in a small and dynamic team while effectively navigating a large university environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to represent the Poverty Initiative with a variety of stakeholders, from undergraduate students to high-level benefactors.

Responsibilities

Develop high quality presentations, talking points, and other materials for leadership.
Translate complex research into digestible content to promote Initiative supported work.
Create and design content to support monthly newsletter, maintain and enhance website, branding materials, annual reporting and other communications efforts.
Support the PRF Program team with tasks related to the execution of the Poverty Initiative’s signature student formation program.
Website maintenance, assisting with event planning and logistics, coordinating operations related to student immersive trips, and a myriad of other administrative duties related to Poverty Research Fellows activities.
Support tasks associated with the successful operations of the Poverty Initiative including office management and administrative functions, such as meeting scheduling and organization, ordering supplies and equipment, coordinating weekly and quarterly team meetings, and execution of other administrative projects or tasks as assigned.
Manage distribution lists and team calendars and provide support to the Finance Administration Specialist with basic bookkeeping.
Support the successful execution of events, such as working group meetings, benefactor gatherings, and other large and small convenings hosted by the Poverty Initiative partners or its partners.
Support will include program design, scheduling, room booking, promotion, catering, day-of support, and other logistics.