Dear Colleagues,

The position of Assistant Director, Office of Special Events, will soon be re- posted on the Notre Dame employment site.  The role of this individual will be to lead the planning and implementation of major University events hosted by the Executive Officers and other University Leadership.  In addition, this individual will strategically identify, implement, and manage standard operating procedures and best practices for the Department of Special Events.  This includes event management software, service levels, budget, policies, procedures and communication.  Candidates with exceptional communication skills, event experience, strong attention to detail, and advanced excel skills are encouraged to apply.  Please see the posting for more details.

Best regards,

Mary Andersen, Director of Executive Events

The Office of Stewardship Programs is pleased to announce that both the Endowed Professorship and Founders Walls were updated in July with the latest eligible benefactor names and newly endowed professorships. The Endowed Professorship Wall is located south of the Hesburgh Library and extends along the perimeter of the reflecting pool. There are approximately 250 endowed professorships showcased on this display. The Founders Wall is located next to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and now recognizes the names of 93 benefactors that have demonstrated an uncommon generosity towards Our Lady’s University.

Below are the newest additions for each wall:

Endowed Professorship Wall:

1. Joseph and Nona Ahearn Professor of Computational Engineering and Science
2. Archibald Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology
3. William and Anna Jean Cushwa Director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism
4. Dorini Family Professor of Energy Studies in the College of Engineering
5. Tony and Sarah Earley Professor of Energy and the Environment
6. Frank M. Freimann Collegiate Professor of Engineering
7. Frank M. Freimann Professor of Physics
8. Elizabeth and Michael Gallagher Family Professorships in Adult Stem Cell Research
9. Hackett Family Director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives
10. Ruth M. Hillebrand Director of the Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine
11. Diane and M.O. Miller, II Professor of Law
12. David M. Potenziani Memorial Professor of Constitutional Studies
13. Joseph and Elizabeth Robbie Professor of Film, Television and Theatre

 

Founders Wall

1. Anonymous
2. Michael and Elizabeth Gallagher
3. Tom Moore and Judith Livingston Moore
4. Anne and Phil Purcell
5. Martin J. Rock
6. J. Patrick Rogers Family
7. William and Mary Ann Smith
8. Matthew and Joyce Walsh

 

I am pleased to announce Angeline Johnson will be joining the NDAA Programs Team as Clubs Program Director. Angeline’s first day in the office will be Monday, August 5th.  She is a 2007 graduate of St. Mary’s College where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Management. As a student, Angeline co-founded and organized the Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference. She was recognized for her work on Empowering Women and Eliminating Racism during the 2007 YWCA Tribute to Women, and also received the 2007 Down the Avenue Spirit of Service award.

Prior to joining the University, Angeline worked for 1^st Source Corporation in South Bend where she completed the corporate management training program.  She worked in a number of positions with 1^st Source with a focus on customer service, client training and project management. She is also a member of the St. Mary’s Alumnae Association Board of Directors. In 2008, Angeline co-founded the Multicultural Alumnae Group for Saint Mary’s.

Angeline lives in South Bend with her husband David W. Daley, a graduate of Notre Dame.

Please join me in welcoming Angeline.

Mike

 

Mike Brown
Assistant Director, Alumni Groups
Notre Dame Alumni Association

Dear Colleagues, 

 The position of Associate Director of Major Gifts has been posted on the HR web page with a preferred candidate.   This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs in support of the Sorin Society.

 The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for relationship-building with alumni, parents, and friends to assess their interest, financial capacity, and willingness to support the University’s mission with unrestricted gifts in the range of $5,000 to $25,000.  The Associate Director will be a member of the Major Gifts team and partner with an assigned Regional Development team.

 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.

 In Notre Dame,

 Kevin Madden

Director of Recognition Societies

I am pleased to announce that effective Tuesday, August 6th, Gavin McGuire will join the team as Advancement Services Coordinator. Working directly with me, Gavin will assist in the daily operations and facilitation of the Advancement Services and Annual Giving Program teams. Serving as a key point of contact and coordination for many areas across the division, Gavin will have the opportunity to apply his vast experience and skill set in working collaboratively with all of you.

Prior to joining Notre Dame, Gavin served as the Office Manager for RPI Bands Ltd in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to this he served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at BlackRock Creative Management in Santa Monica, California. In both capacities, he managed the offices, logistics, and operations of the executive teams. Gavin also has experience with several other past employers, including serving as a senior reporter and correspondent, production assistant, and lead singer and songwriter for a national touring band from 2002 -2012.

Gavin graduated from University College Dublin in 1999 with a BA in English and History.  He also earned a Diploma in Journalism from The Irish Academy of Public Relations, earned a Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the English Language Institute, and studied voice and articulation at the Parnell School of Music.

Gavin’s wife is a native of South Bend, IN, and they recently moved back and are expecting their first child in September.

Please join me in welcoming Gavin to the team!

Micki Kidder

 

With the departure of Jen Binder, we will be looking to fill her position as Administrative Assistant, Midwest Regional Development.  Please see the complete job description and apply on the HR website.  This position will be open to both internal and external candidates until the end of the week.

If you would like to express interest or have any referrals, please either apply or contact Janet Jessup or Danny Nussbaum. We would be happy to discuss the position with you.

Thank you,

 

Janet Jessup and Danny Nussbaum

 

Dear UR Colleagues:

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Teri Vitale has been promoted to the new role of Recognition Coordinator within Stewardship Programs. Teri has served Development for twelve years and is well known for her excellent customer service, both internally and externally. She has managed the recognition walls and tokens of appreciation for many years, and has a tremendous ability to pay attention to donor requests and details. She is donor-centered in all she does, and University benefactors have benefited greatly from her diligent work.

Among several new responsibilities, Teri will be managing the Memorial Benches and Trees Program for the University. This program will be transferring to Stewardship from Gift Planning in September. Stewardship Programs is now responsible for all public recognition on campus (walls, building namings, plaques, donor signage, etc.), and Teri will be intricately involved in these activities moving forward.

A Central Michigan University graduate, Teri served as a patient access supervisor at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, where she worked for twelve years, before coming to Notre Dame. She resides in South Bend with her husband Chris and daughter Danielle. Please join me in congratulating Teri on this promotion!

Warm regards,

Katherine Lane

Dear Colleagues,

I am happy to announce that the position of Assistant Director, Prospect Management has been posted on the ND Employment site.  This ADPM position will serve the East region.  A preferred candidate has been identified.  If you’d like more information on this position, please contact me at 1-4106.

Best regards,

Anne Griffith

Director of Prospect Management

Griffith.26@nd.edu

Dear UR Team:

I am excited to announce that Juli Schreiber, Assistant Athletics Director, will be joining our University Relations team in 405 Main Building as part of the Notre Dame rotation program effective August 12, 2013. The focus of her 6 month assignment is to help us develop the long-term growth strategy for both the Advisory Council and President’s Circle programs. Juli has worked in the Athletics Department for 12 years having served as the Assistant Athletics Director, Planning/Project Management since 2009. She received her M.A. from Notre Dame and her B.A. from IU. She and her husband Mike have two daughters, Paige and Macy, and are members of Corpus Christi Parish. Please join me in welcoming Juli to University Relations!

Best, Drew

Drew Buscareno

Assistant Vice President for University Relations

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that the position of Marketing/Communication Specialist is now posted on the HR jobs site.

This is a position to support the execution of cultivation, solicitation, and donor experience by the Proud to Be ND team. The specialist will work with fund and segment owners to create optimal messages for the different channels (print, digital, and phone) to execute the best strategy to successfully target different populations of the Notre Dame Family, with the overall goal of fundraising and brand awareness. The Specialist will be responsible for writing and copy editing of the communications; including print, web, social, and email, managing the team’s communication calendar, creating and distributing monthly reports as needed, and basic coding of digital material. Additionally, the specialist will periodically analyze data pulled by our analytics team to ensure our outreach is the most effective and targeted possible.

If you or someone you know in interested please review the full job description on the HR jobs website (http://jobs.nd.edu)

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Best Regards,

Amy

Amy Schell

Director, Proud to Be ND Marketing and Operations

University of Notre Dame

aschell@nd.edu