College President jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Vice President for Institutional Transformation and Advisor to the President.

Applications will be accepted until 4/26/2022.

Under the leadership of University President, Rev. John Jenkins, C.S.C. and as outlined in the report issued by the University's Trustee Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Spring 2022, Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Notre Dame: A Strategic Framework, Notre Dame is committed to adopting a comprehensive and sustainable strategic framework in the context of its distinctive Catholic mission for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion centrally and within all divisions, colleges and schools. The Vice President for Institutional Transformation and Advisor to the President will report to the President and serve as a high-impact, strategic leader working alongside a university community eager to continue to make progress in attracting underrepresented students, faculty and staff, and in fostering a true sense of inclusion for every member. The Vice President will be responsible for creating an integrated diversity strategy for the University. This includes formulating strategy, communication plans, establishing targets, monitoring progress, and addressing gaps or barriers to progress. This position will be tasked with building external and internal partnerships that will support the diversity initiatives at Notre Dame. Position will require an individual with executive presence who possesses strong communication skills and the ability to present and sell strategies and initiatives necessary to grow workforce diversity, equity and inclusion. A complete understanding of diversity and effective diversity networks are necessary. The ability to coordinate and collaborate across various campus constituencies to establish meaningful initiatives for change is an imperative.

There is a preferred candidate for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:
This role requires a doctoral degree and at least seven years of experience. An understanding of the culture of higher education, including: shared governance; tenure and promotion; multiple and competing goals; decentralized environment; and the unique needs of students, faculty and staff. Prior work experience in advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives for a premier institution of higher learning. Superior communication skills, change management skills, and track record of leading organizational change are required.

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 StatementThe 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 # S221561. 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.
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