Government Affairs Director jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Communications and Faculty Affairs Assistant Director.

Applications will be accepted until 12/5/2022.

Are you interested in supporting a dynamic Institute and joining a collegial, skilled, and fast-paced team that is committed to developing its staff members? Please consider applying to serve the Nanovic Institute for European Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs!

The Communications and Faculty Affairs Assistant Director serves a significant role at the Nanovic Institute, directing the communications team and serving as the Institute's primary liaison with faculty at Notre Dame, including our community of faculty fellows. In overseeing Nanovic communications, the position will be responsible for leading an effective communications team, including executing and advancing Institute communications and shaping the strategic communications vision in conversation with leadership. Oversight of the Institute's engagement with faculty includes developing and maintaining faculty relationships across the University, recruiting faculty for service opportunities, and overseeing significant faculty grant programs. The position will also be responsive to variable special needs and projects of the Institute. The position reports to the Associate Director.

Duties include:

Communications strategy and leadership. Lead the communications team at the Institute including directing the publicity strategy for Institute initiatives, proposing an annual budget for communications, serving as an effective supervisor for the team graphic designer, editing of the writer's stories, and overseeing content creation for all platforms. The position will require a deep knowledge of communications, particularly content creation (writing/editing, print media, and digital media including web, video, social media, and other platforms). The position will also collaborate with the Dean's Office communications team and serve as an Institute representative on the Keough School's communicators committee.

Faculty Contact and Grant Administrator. Oversee and answer questions about grant programs for Notre Dame faculty. Administer the faculty grant portal, prepare applications for review by the faculty grant committee, communicate decisions, collect reports, and handle all related matters. Manage relationships with the community of faculty fellows; meet with faculty, in particular new fellows, to discuss Institute programs, and recruit faculty for service opportunities. Assist with re/appointment processes for faculty fellows.

Special Projects. Handle special projects as assigned by the Director or the Associate Director. This might include the editing of journals and oversight of the coordination of online or in-person events (such as flash panels). These projects will vary.

Teamwork. Participate in Institute and leadership team meetings, and assist other Nanovic Institute staff members as needed. Collaborate with colleagues in the Keough School of Global Affairs as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (4 years).

• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in communications.
• Superior communications skills, particularly in writing and editing.
• Some experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Express, InDesign, PhotoShop, Premiere, etc.) and willingness to learn other programs as needed (e.g., Emma, Issuu).
• Some experience with website maintenance, content management systems (e.g., Conductor), and video.
• Willingness to learn about and work effectively within Notre Dames wider network of communicators.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with careful attention to detail.
• Strong accountability and ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines. Some project management experience preferred.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with faculty in a variety of disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree preferred.

Experience in higher education.

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 # S23470. 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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