Senior Associate Director for Educational Access

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

About The Position

The Senior Associate Director for Educational Access is a pivotal leadership role dedicated to advancing the mission of ACE and the Institute for Educational Initiatives. This position balances high-level strategic oversight with hands-on program cultivation, focusing on leadership formation, education policy, and the development of the next generation of Catholic education advocates. Reporting to the Senior Director for Strategy and Access, you will bridge the gap between visionary policy programming and impactful undergraduate internships. The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit, where employees are valued and supported.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree (5 years) or advanced certification beyond Bachelor’s
3 to 4 years experience
Education field Degree Qualifications
Advanced written and interpersonal skills
Facility communicating with prospective applicants – with a particular focus on writing
An understanding and appreciation for the mission of Notre Dame and the Institute, including the Institute’s unique commitment to K-12 Catholic education and educational research
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience is not required, but extremely valuable, preferably in a Catholic school.

Responsibilities

Serve as the direct supervisor and mentor for the Associate Program Director of Educational Access.
Manage undergraduate interns, ACE summer interns, and ERA Fellows assigned to both PEA and Frassati Internship projects.
Lead the design and implementation of leadership formation and education policy programming.
Oversee Summit execution, including travel, lodging, budget management, and communications for the Reform Leaders’ Summit (RLS).
Coordinate all candidate recruitment, evaluation, and selection efforts for the Reform Leaders’ Summit (RLS).
Partner with the Senior Director of Strategy and Access to design session curricula and recruit expert facilitators for RLS.
Develop content for the Summit’s online learning modules.
Design and organize ongoing policy programming for the RLS alumni network.
Develop content for policy convenings involving Church leaders, policymakers, and scholarship operators.
Assist in identifying potential funders, drafting grant proposals, and managing grant reporting.
Serve as the Program Coordinator for the Frassati Internship.
Drive the strategic planning, fundraising, budgeting, and hiring for the Frassati Internship.
Manage partnerships, recruitment, and day-to-day operations to ensure a transformative experience for interns and partner organizations for the Frassati Internship.
Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by: The Executive Director of ACE, The Senior Director of Educational Access & Strategy, The Senior Associate Director of Enrollment and Recruitment.