Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs & Programs

Notre Dame International; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Graduate School seeks an Assistant Dean for the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to lead operations, strategy, and professional development for postdoctoral scholars. You will collaborate with HR, General Counsel, and International Student & Scholar Affairs to streamline workflows and support the postdoc community.

You will design programs, manage data collection and reporting, launch advisory committees, and partner with colleges to deliver coordinated programming on

Qualifications

• Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D. required.
• 3–4 years of experience as a postdoctoral scholar or working with postdocs.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strategic planning and managerial experience.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience facilitating training sessions or large group meetings.
• Preferred: knowledge of OnBase, Banner, Personnel Actions, Interfolio.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs operations.
• Oversee appointment processes for postdocs and non-faculty researchers.
• Collaborate with HR, General Counsel, International Student & Scholar Affairs, and hiring units to optimize workflows.
• Manage program communications and supervise staff.
• Provide strategic leadership for campus activities involving postdocs.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Managerial experience

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Facilitating training

Education

Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.

Tools

OnBase

Banner

Interfolio

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Graduate School seeks an Assistant Dean for the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to lead operations, strategy, and professional development for postdoctoral scholars. You will collaborate with HR, General Counsel, and International Student & Scholar Affairs to streamline workflows and support the postdoc community.

You will design programs, manage data collection and reporting, launch advisory committees, and partner with colleges to deliver coordinated programming on