Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development
University Of Notre Dame
About the role
The University of Notre Dame seeks a bold, student-centered, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development (AVP). This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the nation's premier career centers while advancing Notre Dame's distinctive vision for the formation of young people in mind and heart, preparing them to discern their vocation and lead lives of purpose, faith, and principled service to others.
At Notre Dame, career development is more than job placement -- it is a vital part of the University's holistic approach to student formation. The Assistant Vice President will help students connect who they are with who they are called to become, creating pathways for exploration, reflection, experiential learning, and professional success from the moment they arrive on campus through graduation and beyond.
Overseeing the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development, the Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development will set a bold vision that honors Notre Dame's rich traditions while embracing innovation and emerging opportunities in the evolving world of work. This individual will lead a talented and dedicated team in delivering comprehensive, inclusive, and highly personalized career services that support students across all colleges, schools, and degree programs. The AVP will inspire a culture of excellence, collaboration, and care across the Center, empowering staff to deliver exceptional career advising, programming, employer engagement, and strategic partnerships. Working in close collaboration with campus leaders, faculty, alumni, and employers, this leader will ensure that career development is deeply integrated into the student experience and aligned with the University's mission.
This leader will have the opportunity to influence institutional strategy, deepen partnerships across the University, strengthen employer and alumni engagement, expand access to transformative experiences such as internships and career treks, and build on Notre Dame's exceptional reputation for preparing graduates to be a force for good in the world.
This search is being led by Isaacson, Miller (Sean Farrell, with Robin Dougherty and Drew Chang).
HOW TO APPLY
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted via the Isaacson, Miller search page: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-notre-dame/assistant-vice-president-career-and-professional-development. This search is being led by Sean Farrell, with Robin Dougherty and Drew Chang.
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Posted
07/29/2026
Website
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-notre-dame/assistant-vice-president-career-and-professional-development
City
Notre Dame
State
Indiana
ZipCode
46556
Functions
Administration, Executive, Leadership
Industries
Education, Higher Education
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Who is hiring for the Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development role?
University Of Notre Dame is hiring a Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development, based in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. The posting was placed by the organization hiring or the search firm it retained, not copied from another board.
Where is the Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development job located?
Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. This position is on-site.
Is the Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development role remote, hybrid or on-site?
This role is on-site. The person hired is expected to work from the location named in the posting.
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