ACE Associate Program Director

• Division: VP & Assoc Prov-Teaching & Learning
• Unit:
  Alliance for Catholic Education - 28010
• Compensation: USD 40,648 - USD 68,672 - yearly

For over 180 years, the University of Notre Dame has been a leading American research university, offering a distinct perspective in higher education. This Catholic institution, based in Notre Dame, Indiana, is driven by a powerful blend of faith and intellectual curiosity, consistently pursuing excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and service to society. Notre Dame fosters a welcoming and vibrant campus where students, faculty, and staff are united in their commitment to creating an inclusive community and making a difference in the world.

For individuals passionate about innovation, ethical leadership, and leveraging world-class facilities and renowned academic programs, Notre Dame provides a dynamic and impactful career path.

The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Teaching Fellows Associate Program Director provides administrative, recruiting and communications support to advance the mission of ACE. This position reports to the Senior Director of Teacher Formation & Education Policy.

Lead Pastoral Formation and Administration Efforts for Assigned ACE Teachers and Communities (60%)

• Lead Pastoral Formation Efforts for ACE Teachers ATF communities (~35-40 teachers)
  • Work in consultation with the Teaching Fellows team and M.Ed. faculty members to support professional, communal, and spiritual growth for individual ACE teachers and their assigned communities
• Steward Relationships with (Arch) diocesan/School Leaders and Other Stakeholders
  • Work with school and (arch) diocesan leaders to identify potential school sites at which ACE teacher(s) might be assigned
  • Work with school and (arch) diocesan leaders as well as other relevant local stakeholders to support the development of assigned ACE teachers

Help Lead Teacher Recruitment, Review, and Yield (15%)

• Cultivate relationships with undergraduate students/alumni who have the demonstrated potential to serve as Catholic school teachers through ACE
• Recruit potential applicants at professional conferences and other relevant forums
• Build a network of partners at target universities - as well as relevant postgraduate employers - who can help identify, nominate, and encourage prospective ATF applicants to apply
• Help oversee the ATF selection, placement, and yield process
  • Review applications and interview eligible candidates
  • Support the teacher selection and placement process
  • Help lead activities oriented to yield selected candidates

Help Lead Programing Related to Pastoral Formation (15%)

• Work with the Teaching Fellows team to lead retreats for ACE teachers and alumni
• Help design and lead programming related to ACE teacher formation

Program Administration (10%)

• ACE Summer Session support
  • Support all efforts related to the ACE summer session, in particular event management and supporting the delivery of M.Ed. coursework
• General Program Support
  • Support the administrative dimensions of ACE Teaching Fellows as needs arise

The Associate Program Director undertakes other duties as assigned by the Director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives, the Executive Director of ACE, the Pastoral Team Manager, and the Senior Director of Teacher Formation and Education Policy.

• Education
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Master's degree or Bachelor's degree (5 years) or advanced certification beyond Bachelor's
• Experience:
  
  1 to 2 years
• Degree
  
  Qualifications:
• Skill
  
  Qualifications:
  
  2 years experience classroom teaching experience is not required, but extremely valuable, preferably in a Catholic school.

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.

Please submit your application by January 29th, 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.