The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame (kroc.nd.edu) is searching for a Graduate Program Manager.  The Graduate Program Manager administers the Kroc Institute's MA and Ph.D. programs. The MA program enrolls approximately 40 students, many of whom are international students. Students in the program spend five months completing an internship at field site locations around the world. The Ph.D. program will grow to an enrollment of 20-25 students over the next few years.

This position is the main point of contact for students on administrative issues from the time they are admitted into a Kroc Institute academic program until graduation. This includes coordinating travel, housing, and insurance arrangements and payment of stipends; planning and implementing graduate student orientation, workshops and special events; coordinating administration of field internships and masters theses; preparing and updating brochures and handouts about the program; and compiling reports on program activities as requested by the Director of the Masters Program. This position serves as Registrar for the graduate program, assisting students with the registration process and troubleshooting registration issues.

Work is occasionally required on some evenings and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Masters degree preferred. Candidates should have excellent organizational abilities, knowledge of international programs, written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to handle a variety of tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  

Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job #11193 or visit http://jobs.nd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56845.    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 is committed to diversity (http://diversity.nd.edu/) in its staff, faculty, and student body. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who will enhance our community.  The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.