University of Notre Dame · 16 hours ago
Program Director | New Horizons
Notre Dame, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $80K/yrThe University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to fostering an environment of care. They seek a Program Director for New Horizons, who will oversee the implementation of the program, serve as a liaison between departments and partners, and coordinate efforts to develop future lay ministry leaders in the Catholic Church.
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Responsibilities
Envision and build sustainable, collaborative relationships between the Department of Theology and partner organizations
Maintain regular communication with senior leaders in partner institutions to design and implement recruitment, discernment, formation, and placement programs that strengthen partners’ ecclesial networks
Represent New Horizons through travel, meetings, and site visits, providing evaluation, guidance, and mentoring during program execution
Lead strategic planning for the distribution of subgrants among partner institutions to expand their capacity to recruit, mentor, educate, and employ emerging leaders
Develop organizational and relational approaches that support each partner’s success, sustainability, and shared learning across organizations
Provide guidance and oversight for required financial and qualitative reporting to the University of Notre Dame
Oversee the distribution of graduate fellowships (MA and MDiv) designed to enhance the student experience
Design and maintain the structures and processes necessary to administer this component of the grant program effectively
In collaboration with MA and MDiv faculty, provide general support and mentoring to students receiving funding through New Horizons
As needed, coordinate ministerial site placements during the MDiv program and assist with post‑degree placement for MA and MDiv graduates
Coordinate the work of staff and contractors supporting New Horizons
Communicate program updates, findings, and recommendations to key leaders within the Department of Theology
Draft and submit project reports in collaboration with partner institutions and in accordance with Lilly Endowment requirements
Plan and implement regular program assessment with attention to long‑term sustainability, including evaluation beyond the grant period
Qualification
Required
M.A./M.S. in Theology, Pastoral Studies, or a related field
Formation and/or pastoral experience in Latina/o communities, college student discipleship programs, and/or parish and diocesan structures
Strong mentorship, networking, and organizational and communication skills
Familiar with Catholic polity and ecclesial structures
Experience in administrative or project management positions
Familiar with basic computer and communications software as well as social media platforms
Self-guided upon reception of instructions
Ability to collaborate with Higher Education leaders at various levels
Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish
Company
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is the premiere Catholic research university in the United States.
Founded in 1921
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Nguyen
Co-Founder of Notre Dame Adult Education Alliance (Ad-Ed)
Mariette Quinn
Advisor to Chief Information Officer/VP of OIT
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