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NATURE Camp Student Mentor

Categories: Advising/Student Support

Department: VP Research & Economic Dev

NATURE Camp Student Mentor

  • 497748
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Temporary Staff
  • Closing on: Mar 15 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • 20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • up to 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The NATURE (Nurturing American Tribal Undergraduate Research and Education) University Summer Camp Student Mentor will work, as a team, with up to 20 Tribal College and University (TCU) student participants attending the NATURE University Summer Camp. This camp introduces participants to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines and career opportunities while simultaneously being introduced to campus and city life. The student mentors will assist participants as they tour lab spaces, work with faculty, and prepare for research presentations in the STEM area participants selected for research work.
TCU Students will be coming from the following Tribal Colleges/areas: Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Sitting Bull College, and Turtle Mountain Community College. Mentors will report to the ND EPSCoR Tribal Partnerships Manager as well as Associate Coordinators of NATURE University Summer Camp.
A short orientation will be held during the week of May 25. The camp will be held June 1 – 12. Hours are determined by orientation/training needs and schedules of TCU student participants, not to exceed 40 hours/week.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The mentor tasks include:
    • Assist TCU student participants
      • Acclimate to college campus and urban setting
      • Transport participants to research labs and other activities on/off campus
      • Engage in social activities
    • Assist in administering NATURE University Summer Camp activities
      • Work with camp coordinators to ensure that Camp activities are implemented
    • Other Duties as assigned
      • One or more student mentors will be scheduled to stay in the dorm each night with camp participants
      • Work closely with other mentors
      • Undergo trainings (camp orientation, state fleet vehicle training, safety training)
    • Customer Service
      • At all times, model respectful behavior to students, staff, faculty, guests and fellow mentors
    • Work Safety
      • As covered in training, work safely and help to create and provide a safe working environment for students, staff, faculty, guests and fellow mentors 

Required Competencies

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and with other mentors

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be available during the May 25 – June 12 timeframe
  • Valid Driver’s License and ability to qualify for use of ND Fleet Vehicles. Will need to transport student participants in a ND Fleet Vehicle to and from camp activities on and off campus.
  • 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

  • Knowledge of Tribal Colleges and Universities and/or indigenous communities
  • STEM field experience
  • Experience mentoring

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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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 equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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