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Business Unit North Dakota State University Location Fargo Posted 10/07/2026 Full/Part Time Full-Time Department Coatings & Polymeric Materials Close Date 10/20/2026 Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this

Job Position Information Description & Details:

The department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide support for its externally-funded research programs. Duties will include providing financial oversight and management of its large externally-funded research projects, projecting future expenses and assisting project principal investigators with expense planning, working with other offices to ensure accurate allocation of expenditures and compliance with funding agency and university requirements, assist faculty and staff in preparing budgets and other documents required for proposal submissions to granting agencies.

Advertised Salary:

$47,000-$62,000 +

DOE Minimum Qualifications:

A ssociate degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, plus three years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

B achelor's degree in business, accounting, or other related area. Experience in budget preparation, expenditure planning, Experience in federal, state, and local grant accounting requirements. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 applications. Budget forecasting and management, Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to interpret information and summarize information. Time management, prioritization and organizational skills.

Work Authorization Requirement:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Sponsorship for employment-based visas is not available for this position.

Applicant Materials Required:

Resume and Cover Letter To apply, please visit: www.ndsu.edu/employment/ (only online applications are accepted).

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation Superb Retirement Plan Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position Basic Term Life Insurance Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year) Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver) Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and

Supplemental Retirement Plans More Detailed Information Here:

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.

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.

EO/AA 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, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

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 .