Program Manager, Poverty Initiative

Job Description

The Notre Dame Poverty Initiative is seeking a Program Manager to support the Initiative's operational, administrative, communications, and event programming functions.

• Communications and Branding: Develop high quality presentations, talking points, and other materials for leadership. Translate complex research into digestible content to promote Initiative supported work. Create and design content to support monthly newsletter, maintain and enhance website, branding materials, annual reporting and other communications efforts.
• Poverty Research Fellows (PRF): Support the PRF Program team with tasks related to the execution of the Poverty Initiative’s signature student formation program. This support will include website maintenance, assisting with event planning and logistics, coordinating operations related to student immersive trips, and a myriad of other administrative duties related to Poverty Research Fellows activities.
• Administration: Support tasks associated with the successful operations of the Poverty Initiative including office management and administrative functions, such as meeting scheduling and organization, ordering supplies and equipment, coordinating weekly and quarterly team meetings, and execution of other administrative projects or tasks as assigned. Manage distribution lists and team calendars and provide support to the Finance Administration Specialist with basic bookkeeping.
• Event Management: Support the successful execution of events, such as working group meetings, benefactor gatherings, and other large and small convenings hosted by the Poverty Initiative partners or its partners. Support will include program design, scheduling, room booking, promotion, catering, day-of support, and other logistics.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the mission of Notre Dame and its efforts to be a force for good in the world.
• High level of proficiency in Google Workspace; ability to navigate and learn a variety of applications.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Interest in working with a mature team focused on a culture of collaboration, trust, and excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a small and dynamic team while effectively navigating a large university environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to represent the Poverty Initiative with a variety of stakeholders, from undergraduate students to high-level benefactors.

Additional Information

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.

Starting salary is $60,000, commensurate with experience

Please submit your application by September 13, 2026.

This position is an on-site position with the possibility of hybrid work location.

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