Salary/Position Classification

• $38,000-$40,000 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The UND LEADS Assistant supports the work of the AVP for Strategy & Implementation and the LEADS Implementation Team, including those offices which serve as essential components to UND’s overall strategy and implementation efforts: University Analytics & Planning and Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation. Support functions include communication, data tracking/analysis, and event/meeting scheduling and support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Data tracking and coordination
  • Collect data pertinent to tracking institutional operations, assessment, and strategic plan implementation, such as by assisting in the development of data-collection instruments and/or processes, coding existing data, or working with other campus offices to obtain or review information.
  • Receive, record, and track information related to understanding strategic plan implementation.
  • Work with the offices of University Analytics & Planning and Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation to assist with data collection, both for internal and external reporting processes and requirements.
  • Serve as a point of contact for outside entities who may provide or receive information relevant to understanding institutional operations and strategy coordination.
  • Assist with archival of information (e.g., accreditation reports, strategic plan reports and summaries).
  • Support the development, distribution, and completion of surveys administered through Analytics & Planning, Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation, and the Office of Strategy & Implementation. 
• Communication support
  • Prepare summaries and reports to assist the AVP for Strategy & Implementation in communicating about the progress of strategic plan implementation.
  • Coordinate with the Division of Marketing & Communication to assist the AVP for Strategy & Implementation in developing story ideas, stories, presentations, and other communication pieces for internal and external audiences that speak to institutional strategy and its implementation.
  • Assist in completing reports related to institutional strategy, goal setting and attainment, and operations.
  • Assist with the planning and organization of events related to disseminating or gathering information pertinent to institutional strategy and operations.
  • Maintain the LEADS website.
  • Assist with the maintenance of Assessment & Accreditation and Analytics & Planning websites and related web pages, such as the UND Data Information Hub. 
• Meeting and Event Support
  • Schedule meetings for the AVP for Strategy & Implementation and the LEADS Implementation Team
  • Assist the directors of University Analytics & Planning and Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation with meeting and event scheduling and support.
  • Assist in planning, supporting, and conducting meetings and events (e.g., forums, workshops, focus groups).
  • Support the University Assessment Committee through meeting scheduling and record keeping.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with various campus stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree or 3 years of directly related experience
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working in the North Dakota University System