Assistant Director Jacques Maritain Center

• Full-time
• Division:
  Dean of Arts and Letters
• Job Subfamily:
  Program Delivery & Support - AA030
• Unit:
  Philosophy - 30130
• Job Family:
  Academic Aff

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The Jacques Maritain Center seeks a strategic, mission-driven, and intellectually engaged Assistant Director to help advance the Center’s vision as Notre Dame’s leading center for Catholic philosophy. This newly created leadership role will help guide the Center’s continued growth through innovative programming, strategic initiatives, donor and academic partnerships, and institutional collaboration.

Working closely with the Center Director, Program Manager, and student fellows, the Assistant Director will contribute to the Center’s expanding national and international presence through scholarly programming, development support, strategic planning, and community-building initiatives rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and inspired by Jacques Maritain’s vision of “integral Christian humanism.”

The ideal candidate will bring experience in academic or mission-driven environments, exceptional organizational and communication skills, strong familiarity with Catholic philosophy, theology, and the history of philosophy, and enthusiasm for the distinctive mission of the Maritain Center

Some evening and weekend hours may be required to support Center programming and events. Depending on program needs, the position may also offer some flexibility to accommodate limited research activities aligned with the Center’s mission.

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

What is the Jacques Maritain Center?

The Jacques Maritain Center serves as Notre Dame’s leading center for Catholic philosophy, inspired by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and Jacques Maritain’s vision of “integral Christian humanism.” The Center promotes interdisciplinary and global dialogue on enduring questions of human existence through lectures, conferences, fellowships, visiting scholar programs, and student initiatives.

The Center’s programming supports faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and international academic partners through initiatives such as the Maritain Fellows program and the internationally recognized History of Philosophy Forum.

Cultivation & Stewardship Support

• Partner with the Center Director and Notre Dame Development to support the Center’s growing fundraising and advancement initiatives
• Create content and materials for cultivation and stewardship events, including presentations, talking points, reports, and donor communications
• Maintain and coordinate cultivation and stewardship strategies for active and prospective funding partners in collaboration with Notre Dame Development and Foundation Relations
• Manage timelines, deadlines, and proposal coordination for active and prospective grants and development initiatives
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Center and the Notre Dame Development team
• Represent the Center and communicate its mission effectively to donors, alumni, faculty, and institutional partners
• Collaborate with the Program Manager on grant‑writing and development initiatives as needed

Strategic Planning & Program Leadership

• Assist the Director in shaping and implementing the Center’s long‑term strategic vision and priorities
• Assess existing initiatives and identify opportunities for mission‑aligned growth…