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Founded in 1973 by Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., then president of the University of Notre Dame, the Klau Institute's mission is at once both ambitious and fundamental: we seek to advance the God-given dignity of all human persons. We anchor this work in an integrative approach to civil and human rights, aspiring to provide transformative education, innovative research, and meaningful engagement with our students and the broader community. As part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, we operate within an interdisciplinary team devoted to holistic human flourishing. Most importantly, we do this work at Notre Dame, which encourages us to explore these critical issues in the context of our rich Catholic social tradition and, ultimately, to cultivate in our students "a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good."

Are you ready to champion the next generation of human rights leaders? As the Program Manager for Research and Education, you will develop and implement dynamic academic student programming in the areas of civil and human rights. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will also champion research and policy initiatives led by core affiliated faculty and Institute leadership, while seamlessly managing all student and faculty research and travel grant opportunities from application through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Programming & Student Advising

• Recruit & Inspire: Lead the recruitment of Civil and Human Rights (CHR) minors during registration periods, academic exploration fairs, and admitted student days.
• Academic Advising: Advise students and maintain accurate records for all enrolled minors using the Graduation Progress System (GPS) to ensure they are on track to graduate.
• Curriculum Coordination: Collaborate with the Associate Director and the Keough School Dean's office to build CHR minor courses in Courseleaf, ensuring a rich curriculum is available each semester.
• Student Leadership: Lead or co-lead vibrant student initiatives, including the Melsheimer Fellows program, ND Votes, human rights "Lunch 'n Learn" events, student affiliate programs, and CHR minor programming.
• Experiential Learning: Partner with the Associate Director on domestic and international experiential learning placements, which may include traveling to lead students on educational immersion experiences.

2. Research, Policy, & Grant Management

• Student Grants: Manage all aspects of the student research, travel, and internship grant cycle, from application to final selection, in consultation with the Klau leadership team, including managing the reporting processes.
• Faculty Grants: Oversee the entire faculty research and travel grant cycle, handling all logistics related to applications, reporting, tracking metrics, and coordinating the faculty selection committee.
• Project Management: Serve as the project manager for various research and policy initiatives for both faculty and students.
• Policy Impact: Assist faculty in translating their academic research into actionable policy briefs as part of the Keough School's Global Policy Initiative.

3. Institutional Support & Collaboration

• Reporting & Writing: Support the Associate Director in developing academic reports about the Institute in accordance with University requirements and internal grant guidelines. Provide research and writing support for both internal and external grant applications.
• Team Integration: Serve as a valued member of the Klau Institute staff team, actively participating in regular staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and assigned events.
• Community Engagement: Participate in Keough School communities of practice, including Undergraduate Programs meetings and Policy Impact meetings.

Work Schedule & Travel:

• Maintain flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours.
• High potential for travel as required by student immersion programs and position responsibilities.

This is a three-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.

• Education: Bachelor's degree (4 years). Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills Strong organizational and multitasking skills Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students and faculty in a variety of disciplines Experience with advising students and developing programming Required facility with Google Suite
• Supplemental Skills: Preferred familiarity with academic systems such as Courseleaf,
  PATH, GPS, Academic Course Management
• Preferred demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Civil and Human Rights

This is a three-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.

Compensation: Up to $70,000, commensurate with experience

This position will be accepting applications until July 14, 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. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.