Director of Student Engagement University of Notre Dame: College of Arts & Letters: Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise, and Society Location
University of Notre Dame
Open Date
Apr 01, 2025
Description
The Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise and Society (SFP) is a selective, cohort-based program that serves students whose academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of business and the liberal arts. Housed in the College of Arts and Letters, the SFP provides its students with an intellectually rigorous, dialogue-based community built on a shared curriculum, signature experiential learning opportunities, and the resources necessary to engage in purpose-driven network building and career discernment.
The Director of Student Engagement (DSE) will join the SFP as it expands the scope of its programs and increases the number of students to be served through them. They will split their time evenly (50/50) between teaching courses that promote the mission of the SFP and designing, creating, running, and administering programs to make this expansion possible.
The primary administrative responsibilities will consist in the creation and administration of a new program, the Sheedy Business Explorers, which will serve 60-100 first year A&L students. With the guidance and support of the current directors, the DSE will recruit students into this program, design its curriculum, and oversee the instructional team that delivers it. The DSE will also find ways to engage alumni and friends of the Sheedy Family Program by administering the annual Dinner and Dialogue speaker series, and cultivating an active Sheedy alumni network to support and advance the mission of the program both on and beyond its activities at the University. Finally, the DSE will oversee the expansion of existing experiential learning opportunities, like the annual Sheedy Business Trek, and the creation of new ones, like potential summer study abroad experiences.
The DSE's Teaching responsibilities will include instruction related to the Sheedy Business Explorers program, as well as opportunities to teach courses related to the core themes of the Sheedy Family Program in the disciplinary/topical area of his or her expertise. Along with all faculty in the Sheedy Family Program, the DSE will advise, mentor, and advocate for students in our distinctive intellectual community.
The position will be split 50% teaching, 50% administration (program direction, experiential learning).
Qualifications
Minimal Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in the humanities, social sciences, or a related field that bridges liberal arts and business
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with a commitment to student-centered, discussion-based learning
- Proven ability to design, lead, and manage innovative academic programs or co-curricular initiatives
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to build and manage high-performing programs
- Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills, especially with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and campus partners
- Ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders and navigate a complex university environment
- Strategic thinker with the ability to set goals, develop and manage workflows, and assess programmatic success
- Creative, proactive, and flexible mindset with a strong sense of initiative and service orientation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and persuasive presentation abilities
- Experience with experiential learning, career discernment programming, or alumni engagement is highly desirable
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience directing or coordinating undergraduate academic programs, especially cohort-based or interdisciplinary programs
- Experience designing and implementing experiential learning opportunities (e.g., treks, speaker series, study abroad, internships, or career discernment programs)
- Familiarity with liberal arts approaches to business education or mission-driven professional development
- Experience managing alumni relations, employer engagement, or external partnerships in a higher education setting
- Demonstrated success working with high-achieving, purpose-driven undergraduates
- Understanding of career pathways for liberal arts students in business, consulting, and other professional sectors
- Experience teaching or mentoring within a selective, student-centered academic program
- Comfort and skill in navigating both academic and professional/corporate environment
Application Process
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at .