Community Engagement & Events Manager

Job ID: 2959226

Location: Dickinson

Department: DSU Heritage Foundation

DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY (DSU) is a regional comprehensive institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University's mission is to provide high quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.

The DSU Heritage Foundation stimulates and fosters an active interest from alumni and friends that encourages participation in the support of the University. This is accomplished by creating and maintaining a consistent flow of funds to achieve our vision of being the premier support for the University's commitment to provide the finest and most invigorating global-learning environment. The DSU Heritage Foundation secures, manages, and disburses these private funds for the benefit of the student and the University.

DSU is looking to hire a Community Engagement & Events Manager. This position is responsible for fostering relationships with university Alumni, Donors and Friends; increasing participation; increasing friendship database and engagement by being involved in the community; developing programs and projects to benefit DSU; and assisting with campus events and office functions as needed. This position promotes goodwill for the university and among its constituents by representing the university at numerous events and by developing relationships with university students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public. The major purpose of this position is to build the database through events such as Golf and mini-Socials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field; OR
  • Two (2) years of college and three (3) years of directly related work experience
• Three (3) years of alumni-relations or fund-raising experience with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the University, alumni, other constituents and the public.
• Experience organizing volunteers in the planning of major and special events.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, planning and management skills.
• Knowledge of database utilization and office computer software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Golf Tournaments
  • Build golf tournaments in Bismarck, ND and Pheonix, AZ to establish, build and maintain relationships with alumni and friends locally, nationally and internationally. Determining whether it is feasible to have a tournament in Williston and/or Fargo on any given year.
  • Secure sponsors for each event such as overall sponsors, hole sponsors, meal sponsors and prize sponsors.
  • Assist in building and maintenance the budget for each golf tournament with the Alumni Coordinator.
  • Assist to ensure the tournaments contracts are completed and secure.
  • Contact alumni and friends to fill the golf tournaments.
  • Assist in promoting the golf tournaments.
  • Provide Board and Committee updates for each tournament.
  • Serve as the POC for all participants and sponsors for each golf tournament hosted by the DSU Heritage Foundation.
• Socials, location events
  • Build four socials per year to promote DSU and the DSU HF-all directed by the Executive Director on an annual basis for sponsors and friends.
  • Secure sponsors to assist in paying for each event.
  • Build and maintain the budget for each event.
  • Ensure the venue contracts are completed and secure.
  • Assist in promoting the events.
  • Provide Board and Committee updates for each event.
  • Assist with pre-game hosting for BHTDC with the BHTDC Coordinator.
  • Annual Foundation Destination Trip
• Fundraising
  • Build and distribute as well as meet annual goals for the following Campaigns:
  • The Society-For Fine and Performing Arts
  • Faculty Staff Campaign
  • Theodore Roosevelt Center Campaigns
  • TRHLP Campaign

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Salary beginning at $35,000/annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Comprehensive fringe benefits, including, but not limited to:

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance (family or single coverage)

  • TIAA retirement

  • Tuition waiver benefits

  • Possible eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program with the US Department of Education.

View https://www.dickinsonstate.edu/about/employment/ for information on the above and other benefits offered.

MAIN OFFICE/WORKING LOCATION: Dickinson, ND

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

POSITION DETAILS:

• 3210 Public Information Professional

• 12-month term (July 1- June 30)

• Full-time (75%) (30 hours per week)

• Exempt from FLSA Overtime

• Benefited

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:

This job announcement is not intended, and should not be construed, to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to making fair pay decisions and determining job performance.

For more information about the position, contact the direct supervisor Executive Director Ty Orton

PREFERENCE DATE: May 28, 2026

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications received by the preference date will be given first consideration, the position will remain open until filled.

• Complete the online application at https://dickinsonstate.edu/jobopenings/postings.aspx

• Provide three (3) references contact information

• Upload a letter of application/cover letter

• Upload a curriculum vitae

• Upload graduate transcripts

Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed above as minimum/required/preferred because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be contacted for an interview. The submission of all required materials by the preference date is the responsibility of the applicant. (Note: incomplete applications may not be considered).

Unofficial, or copies of official, transcripts are acceptable at the time of inquiry, but official transcripts will be required if hired. If you need to order transcripts you can have them emailed to DSU.HR@dickinsonstate.edu, faxed to 701-483-2574, or mailed DSU Human Resources, 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601.

Both internal and external applicants are eligible to apply if they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Federal USCIS I-9 employment certification is required at hire. Employer Sponsorship will not be considered.

ND Veteran's Preference laws apply to this position. Applicants who are eligible to claim veteran's preference must provide proof of eligibility by the preference date.

Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal history record check before beginning employment.

Pursuant to N.D.C.C. 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 finalists.

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.

Dickinson State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution that does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, religion, gender identity, creed, marital status, veteran's status, political belief or affiliation, information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ("GINA"), or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, educational programs, or other related activities. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Dickinson State University does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment opportunities as required by Title IX. Dickinson State University complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. Dickinson State University encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Inquiries concerning Title VI, VII, ADA, ADEA, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to either the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Kathy Geisen, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 226, Dickinson, ND 58601 (701) 502-2081, dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu or to the Affirmative Action Officer, Krissy Kilwein, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 309, Dickinson, ND 58601, (701) 502-4304, dsu.equalopportunity@dickinsonstate.edu.

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