Assistant to AgTech Engine CEO

Position Description & Details

Description and Details:

Serve as a support for the AgTech Engine CEO. Act as a professional representative in multiple areas such as policies, procedures, fiscal matters, hiring, office management, media contacts, events, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the AgTech Engine CEO with administrative functions, critical issues, internal and external constituencies, and administration of NDSU policies.

• Represent the AgTech Engine CEO when coordinating meetings and communicating with internal and external constituencies to include donors, stakeholders, state/national committees/boards, NDUS, congressional delegations, public relations representatives, media and other legislative entities.

• Handle sensitive and confidential issues.

• Efficiently manage the CEO's and other executives' time.

• Coordinate, organize and participate in meetings and events with internal and external entities.

• Design and develop communications, as needed.

• Coordinate office management; may include ordering supplies or equipment.

• Coordinate travel and manage calendars for the CEO and other team members.

• Support departmental budgetary processes.

• Process requests and obtain approvals, as needed.

• Manage, coordinate and/or process financial transactions.

• Maintain awareness and compliance of applicable policies and procedures.

• Manage or coordinate all aspects of travel requests and reimbursements.

• Support departmental Human Resource functions

• Recruit for student employees, benefitted and non-benefitted employees.

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, as needed.

• Process leave and time requests and other Human Capital Management (HCM) delegation responsibilities.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5pm

Hiring Range: $55,463 - $73,951.00 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:

Associate's degree with 5 years of experience in a similar role; or

High school diploma with 8 years of experience serving in a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Knowledge about agriculture, technology and entrepreneurship.

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, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a U.S. veteran, or participation in lawful activity off the employers premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interests of the employer, as applicable. Direct inquiries to Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 100, 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.