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Project Manager

1. 495738
2. Remote
3. Remote, North Dakota, United States
4. Education, Health & Behavior
5. Project Management
6. Remote or Hybrid
7. Full-time Staff
8. Closing on: Dec 17 2024

Salary/Position Classification

1. $55,000 + dependent on experience, annual, Exempt
2. 40 hours per week
3. 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
4. Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

This position will serve as program manager for suicide prevention grants in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of North Dakota. This position will be split 50% through the CDC funded ND HOPES (North Dakota Healthcare, Opportunity, Prevention, and Education in Suicide prevention) grant and 50% through the SAMHSA funded ND THRIVES grant. The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the projects. Additionally, they will oversee all team communications and TA efforts, collaborate with partners to support adherence to the goals and objectives of the programs, ensure “boots on the ground” in engagement with stakeholders, monitor adherence to evidence-based practices implemented in rural areas, assist with grant reporting, and ensure that success stories are shared. The Program Manager is expected to support key populations of interest for the grants including: rural residents, indigenous communities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ communities.

This position is remote eligible. As part of this work, the Program Manager is expected to travel, at minimum, quarterly to the service areas of the projects (Western ND – ND HOPES & Northwest ND – ND THRIVES), to ensure connection to the partners and communities served. This position will report directly to both of the project’s Primary Investigators

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination
2. Serve as the point of contact for the projects.
3. Collaborate with lead program team members on educational curriculum/materials, trainings, and service referrals.
4. Coordinate the development and preparation of marketing and promotional materials.
5. Project Implementation
6. Organize outreach efforts to targeted populations including use of Project ECHO and engaging with Communities of Practice.
7. Arrange & participate in team meetings, including logistical arrangements, drafting agendas, and recording minutes.
8. Present and/or exhibit at workshops, conferences, virtual trainings, and other events.
9. Tracking of project events & activities.
10. Collaborate with lead program team in the development, implementation, and management of project objectives and short and long-range plans to ensure deliverables.
11. Oversee program initiatives and the day-to-day project management working with North Dakota communities.
12. Stay current with ND HOPES activities and share, as appropriate, with lead program team and others.
13. Write and submit required project reports.

Required Competencies

1. Experience participating in large and small group meetings, in person and by video-conferencing.
2. Skills and ability using the internet and search engines.
3. Experience, skills, ability in organizing and tracking programmatic activities.
4. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
6. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to be self-directed.
7. High level of attention-to-detail and the ability to generate timely work products.
8. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
9. Must possess excellent interpersonal & communication skills; capacity to work with interprofessional team.
10. Experience connecting resources, empowering interested persons and/or organizations, and take on leadership roles.
11. Ability to work autonomously.
12. Ability to travel to project events/meetings.
13. Willingness to travel within the state of North Dakota for required project activities.
14. Strong computer aptitude. Ability to troubleshoot IT issues.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in a health related field, communications, psychology, education, or similar.
2. Experience working with computers and technology supporting distance learning/meetings using video conferencing such as Zoom, WebEx or similar.
3. Skills and experience writing programmatic reports. Finalist(s) will be asked to submit two samples of this as part of the interview process.
4. Must have skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, in particular MS Word, PowerPoint, & Excel.
5. Valid Drivers License
6. 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

1. Master’s degree in a health related field, communications, psychology, education, or similar.
2. Prior project management experience.
3. Experience working with diverse groups of people.
4. Experience facilitating meetings.
5. Experience in working in rural communities.
6. Experience working with veterans.
7. Experience working with LGBTQ+ populations.
8. Experience working with indigenous communities.
9. Preference given to individuals in North Dakota.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202

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