Manager of Recruiting and Logistics

Description & Details:

Manager of Recruiting and Logistics

The North Dakota State University Division of Performing Arts seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Manager of Recruiting and Logistics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and implementing the Division's annual recruiting plans for Theatre and Music in partnership with the Challey School of Music and Theatre NDSU's faculty and staff. The position will also manage a variety of logistics related to recruiting events, school visits, and curricular and non-curricular ensemble and group travel.

Responsibilities include preparation of recruiting materials, overseeing campus recruiting efforts including on-campus recruiting events and scholarship auditions, managing Divisional TargetX prospective student data, coordinating recruiting efforts between the Division and the NDSU Office of Admissions to include conference representation (Theatre, NDMEA, ACDA, etc.), assisting with performing arts and NDSU Foundation events, cultivating and maintaining relationships with local music and theatre programs such as the Minnesota Thespian Festival, and overseeing large Divisional events, which could include such events as Drama Day, Music Day, the NDSU Choral Festival, and the NDSU Raging Red Band Festival.


Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-some nights and weekends- Exempt

Hiring Range:

$56,796.00 to $63,000.00

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:

• Two years of experience in event logistics as well as a Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Music, marketing, communications, business administration, or related field
• Four years' equivalent experience with an Associate's degree or six years' equivalent experience without a degree also considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Theatre or Music or related
• Three to five years of experience with event planning
• Experience handling complex budgets
• Experience working in higher education
• Basic technical troubleshooting skills (A/V equipment, conferencing tools, laptops/tablets)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: MA/MM/MFA preferred


Applicant Materials Required:

Application Materials will include:

• A cover letter specifically addressing the candidate's suitability for this position and its listed qualifications
• A short rsum (1-2 pages)
• Names, relationships, and contact information (email, telephone) for at least three professional references

Additional materials may be requested later. Reference checking will include off-list contacts.


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, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .
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