Manager of Recruiting and Logistics
- North Dakota State University
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Full Time
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 pmsome nights and weekendsExempt
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 resume (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 wordsit'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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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.
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, ..., ....
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 ... or ....
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 pmsome nights and weekendsExempt
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 resume (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 wordsit'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
Explore Full Benefit Details:
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.
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, ..., ....
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 ... or ....
Job ID: 520374565
Originally Posted on: 5/8/2026
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