Position Information

Description & Details:

The Project Manager supports the planning, implementation, and oversight of multiple projects and initiatives within the AIPHRC. This role requires cultural competency, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving tribal communities. The Project Manager supports the planning, implementation, and oversight of multiple projects and initiatives within the AIPHRC. This role requires cultural competency, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving tribal communities. The AIPHRC Project Manager will play a supportive role in the planning, implementation, and administration of projects and initiatives within the American Indian Public Health Resource Center (AIPHRC). Working closely with project team leads, this position ensures that projects meet timelines, achieve objectives, and align with community and organizational values. This role requires cultural competency, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving tribal communities. As a grant-funded position, continuation of the role is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Support and Coordination:

1. Assist team leads in planning, coordinating, and executing public health-focused projects.
2. Develop and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and progress reports.
3. Prepare communication materials, presentations, and reports to support team leads.
4. Facilitate meetings and collaborations with internal and external partners.
5. Coordinate travel arrangements for team members and self as needed.

2. Grant and Contract Support

1. Assist team leads in identifying, preparing, and submitting grant applications and contracts.
2. Support tracking of grant deliverables, budgets, and reporting obligations.

3. Outreach and Relationship Management

1. Build and sustain relationships with tribal communities and organizations in coordination with team leads.
2. Ensure cultural competency and community alignment in all project activities.
3. Represent AIPHRC at events, meetings, and conferences as directed.

4. Professionalism and Compliance

1. Uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
2. Follow institutional policies and maintain professional behavior.

Work Schedule: 

1. NDSU Business Hours, some nights and weekends based on travel and projects 

Hiring Range:

$44,002 - $58,670 + DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related field. 
2. 2–5 years of relevant experience in public health or project coordination. 
3. Experience working with tribal communities or programs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Master's degree in public health or related field.
2. 5+ years of experience working in tribal communities.
3. Experience in grant writing and reporting.
4. Previous experience in project management (e.g. in research, public health, or related field) OR previous experience coordinating events/activities. 

Applicant Materials Required:

Resume and Cover Letter

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

1. Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
2. Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
3. Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire 
4. Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation 
5. Superb Retirement Plan
6. Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
7. Basic Term Life Insurance
8. Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
9. Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
10. Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
11. Employee Assistance Program
12. Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
13. More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

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.

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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.

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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

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