Assistant Director - Campus Visits

Position Information

Description & Details:

The Office of Admission is seeking an organized, energetic, creative and collaborative team member to manage new student campus visit programming. This position will plan, execute and assess Office of Admission event logistics and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus and off-campus partners. The Assistant Director for Campus Visits supervises Campus Visit Coordinators, Graduate Assistant, and student tour guides.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM, 7:30AM-4PM during breaks and summer, and evenings and weekends as needed for scheduled events.

Hiring Range: $59,000 - $60,000

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:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, business or other related field
• 2 + years of Program or event planning experience with the ability to manage multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, and delegate duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Comfort with data tracking, CRM systems, scheduling tools, and basic analytics.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment.
• valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of professional experience at a regionally accredited college or university, preferably in admission.
• Experience presenting to large audiences in professional, educational, or persuasive settings.
• Experience supervising professional and student staff
• Strong understanding of systems used by Office of Admission (PeopleSoft, TargetX, AcademicWorks, Perceptive Content)

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met, Resume, Contact information for 3 professional references

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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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.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of 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. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

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.

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.