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Program Director, Research Communications Shared Services (Hybrid Possible)

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Program Director, Research Communications Shared Services (Hybrid Possible).

Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2024.

It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it.

That’s why https://research.nd.edu/ is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging, making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.

Come grow with us!

As a leading global Catholic research university, one of just 71 members in the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU), the University of Notre Dame is committed to living its mission to be a powerful means for doing good in the world through its research, scholarship, and creative endeavor.

Now, in order to support ND’s researchers and the communications required by externally funded grants and other funded programs, NDR is searching for a new Program Director of Research Communications Shared Services (PDRCSS). This role will specifically serve NDR and the wider University by leading the Research Communications Shared Services (RCSS) team. This team is charged with conceptualizing and delivering a full suite of communications services, from storytelling to events, social media to videos, and more, to researchers with external funding.

We are looking for a savvy communicator with strong leadership skills and an appreciation and enthusiasm for research from across the academy who can support a diverse team of communicators. The PDRCSS will:

In addition, the PDRCSS will be responsible for their own research communications portfolio, supporting grants or endowment-funded units, at up to a 50% capacity. This portfolio will be determined by the Executive Director and may be subject to change. Initially, this position will support https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-to-develop-next-generation-refrigerant-technology-as-part-of-a-new-national-science-foundation-engineering-research-center/. EARTH is a multi-institution, multi-disciplinary team from the University of Kansas, University of Notre Dame, University of Hawai’i, University of Maryland, University of South Dakota, and Lehigh University. This ERC will create a “sustainable refrigerant lifecycle” to address technical, environmental, and societal challenges facing the HVACR industry. EARTH’s efforts are based on four ERC pillars: convergent research, diversity and culture of inclusion, engineering workforce development, and innovation ecosystem, which will impact the engineering and scientific communities, the HVACR industry, and society. Relevant duties will include:

Managing social media accounts, such as LinkedIn and X. Other social media channels may be considered in the future.

Further, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with ND’s Office of Public Affairs and Communications, including Media Relations, ND Creative, Brand Content, and others, as well as colleagues in the Colleges and Schools, the Alumni Association, Development, and more. This position reports to the Executive Director of Research Communications, Marketing, and Events and is a hybrid position based in South Bend, Indiana.

Finally, the ideal candidate will be a collaborative, solutions-oriented problem solver, who has an understanding of, and enthusiasm for, higher education and research, and can work within embargoed and/or confidential arrangements, will work diplomatically as part of the NDRC team to support all existing NDR communications services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:

The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # https://apptrkr.com/5780464. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.