Global Research and Engagement Program Director

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

Core Objectives

• Promote Faculty Research: Support faculty researchers in achieving international publications and citations in all disciplines, with focused efforts in STEM and the social sciences.
• Optimize Research Systems: Ensure processes, practices, and tools support impactful interdisciplinary and international research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.
• Expand Funding Streams: Grow funding opportunities from global foundations, government agencies, and corporations to support global research.
• Facilitate Global Collaboration: Maximize the efficient use of internally funded grants and collaborations with international institutions and individuals.

Qualifications

• Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (4 years)
• Experience: 7 or more years, preferable in Grants Administration
• Skill Qualifications: Proven success in academic administration (research administration experience preferred), including demonstrated ability in navigating complexity at a university or similar institution, to achieve significant strategic and transformative objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience related to the successful design, execution, and evaluation of international research grants and projects.
• Proven success in program development, management, and implementation, including budget oversight, especially in relation to grant applications and management.
• Demonstrated high level of global experience and intercultural fluency.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to collaborate and innovate with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience with data-based program management and evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including a keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• A commitment to the University values of accountability, integrity, teamwork, leadership in excellence, leadership in mission.

Additional Information

• Compensation: Up to $110,000, commensurate with experience
• This position will be accepting application until July 5, 2026.
• 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.
• We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UniversityOfNotreDame/3743990013671797-global-research-and-engagement-program-director.