Director of International Education jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Program Director of International Conferences.

Applications will be accepted until 9/7/2022.

The Program Director of International Conferences provides leadership in overseas academic conferences including high-profile and high-impact events. The Program Director works with NDI's Global Partnership & Faculty Outreach Team and serves as a liaison with faculty, partners, and worldwide stakeholders to lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of scholarly conferences primarily at Gateways and Centers, and occasionally other international locations. This position will lead the development of processes and tools to assist faculty in having a consistent experience across NDI, and will train and guide on-site staff both on campus and abroad in execution. The Program Director will collaborate with NDI's communications team, colleges, and schools to promote engagement and opportunities at Gateways and Centers and amplify the impact of conferences in international locations. The Program Director also will develop sustainable revenue growth models for international academic conferences to optimize the use of Gateways and Centers for international academic conferences. This role will maintain and provide analysis on data required for NDI's research and stewardship reports.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead the designing, planning, budgeting, and executing academic conferences worldwide with faculty and academic unit. Promote and expand opportunities at Gateways and Centers for all Notre Dame faculty in collaboration with communications and local teams.
• Serves as team leader and direct vendors on campus and abroad for travel and transportation, lodging, catering, meeting and event space, and honoraria for speakers.
• Manage financial accountability for conference budgets within portfolio; work with NDI's finance team to invoice and execute funds transfers.
• Lead and guide staff at Gateways and Centers to standardize the planning and execution of academic conferences. Lead efforts to develop consistent processes and operations, making accommodations where necessary for specific needs of each place and team.
• Advise leadership team on sustainable business models with an ROI approach. Develop sustainable revenue growth models for international academic conferences to optimize the use of Gateways and Centers for international academic conferences.
• Support amplification of conference impact and provide systematic reporting of conference activities and outcomes. Collaborate with the director of faculty engagement to ensure survey results are analyzed and appropriate adjustments and improvements put into place.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Operations. This is a hybrid-optional position, up to two days remote per week if desired. Some international travel is required.

Notre Dame International (NDI) is a division of the University of Notre Dame responsible for furthering the University's global strategy through Study Abroad, Global Engagement Programs, and International Student and Scholar Affairs. NDI's 11 Global Gateways and Centers, located in nine countries, provide intellectual hubs for international partnerships, faculty research and student programs. NDI also supports students, faculty, and staff in providing international travel safety training and resources for international travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (4 years)
• 5 years experience, including international experience
• Must be able to work independently with little direction, work well with others and function in a customer service, team-oriented environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, as well as ability to proofread carefully
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Detail oriented to manage multiple activities at any given time with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, the Google workspace environment, and ability and willingness to learn other software systems as needed
• Some international travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education
• Communication experience in a multicultural environment; international experience or exposure
• Fluency in a language other than English

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 # S23215. 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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