Salary/Position Classification

• $47,000 + Dependent on experience, annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite our Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship, and service to advance human well-being for all with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.

The CNPD is comprised of three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work. This position will support a grant within the Nursing department.

This position will provide administrative support and will work closely with the grant’s PI/Project Director and project team. This position will assist in organizing, planning and implementing project goals, objectives and strategies. The position will also coordinate day-to-day operations and assist with administrative and research support tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides Support to and Functions as a Member of the Research Team
  • Collects materials, organizes, coordinates, and prepares initial reports for internal and external data sharing
  • Conducts literature reviews and supports scheduling and coordination of project-related tasks/events
  • Assists with processing student program applications
  • Fields phone calls regarding grant activities
  • Supports data collection, data entry, data analysis, and interpretation. and dissemination of project findings and grant outcomes
  • Participates in the preparation of and editing of manuscripts for publications related to grant activities
  • Tracks post-graduation data and maintains contact with program participants
• Participates in Dissemination Activities
  • Assists with revision, design, formatting and editing of reports, handouts, and Power Point presentations for dissemination, as well as other vehicles for disseminating research findings and grant outcomes
  • Assists with researching grant regulations and guidelines
  • Prepares summary reports and assists with reports to grantor agency
  • Assists with updates to stakeholders and funding agency
  • Works with grant team to create and maintain products to be routinely shared on the website and other social media platforms to keep state and national stakeholders aware of grant products and progress
• Assists Team with Grant Management Tasks
  • Coordinates day-to-day operations, partnership communications, and assists with monitoring and tracking of grant work
  • Assists in managing grant shared calendar and project management software, including updating with meeting attendance, agenda, and minutes, and supporting the grant team to ensure they are attending to key dates and deadlines
  • Supports PI/project director with grant requirements
  • Assists with budget tracking, projections and processing of payments as appropriate to grant-funded projects
  • Assists with travel arrangements and documents required for reimbursement

Required Competencies

• High-level verbal and written communication skills, to include public speaking experience to national audiences
• Ability to work in a variety of team settings
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Effective communication with diverse groups of people
• Self-directed and motivated
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality protocols and university policies

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree with three or more years of experience in business or related field
• Prior administrative experience
• Data management and data entry experience (Microsoft Excel)
• Experience collaborating (verbal & written) with internal and external stakeholders
• Occasional travel, including overnights
• 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

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in business or related field
• 2+ years of prior administrative experience
• Experience in cross-cultural settings, including but not limited to Tribal Nations
• Research and/or program evaluation experience
• Prior publication experience

To Apply

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.