Position Information The Agricultural Policy and Trade Research Institute (http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/aptri) at North Dakota State University invites applications for a full-time position as Program Manager and Communications Specialist. This position is crucial for managing our complex portfolio of federally funded research projects and enhancing the visibility of the Institute’s impactful work through strategic communication efforts.

Manage project logistics from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and project scopes. Coordinate team activities to achieve project objectives, facilitating inter-project collaboration and resource sharing. Oversee human resources functions, including hiring, training, and processing payroll, ensuring optimal team performance. Conduct financial management, including budget forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, ensuring spending aligns with grant conditions and university policies. Develop and implement marketing strategies to effectively promote the Institute’s research initiatives and policy impacts. Manage the production of promotional materials and oversee digital communication platforms, ensuring consistency in public messaging. Handle public relations efforts and ensure all communications meet funding agency requirements. Assist the Institute Director in strategic planning and daily operations. Foster an environment of cooperative and positive working relationships within the team and with external partners. Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Proven experience in project management and marketing, preferably within an academic or research environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with financial management and human resources in a project context. Demonstrated expertise in managing federally funded projects, with a strong understanding of compliance, reporting, and resource allocation according to grant conditions. Advanced communication skills and proficiency in digital marketing tools. Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Curriculum vitae. Examples of previous project management or communication strategies executed. Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.