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Categories: Student Summer Term

Department: Housing Residence

Resident Assistant - Summer 2025

  • 496239
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Apr 4 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $600 Monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • All Access Meal Plan
  • Room Waiver equivalent to current rate of assigned Residence Hall room
  • 25 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No
  • Employment Dates: May 18, 2025 - August 10, 2025

Purpose of Position

This position listing is for Summer 2025 employment for the Summer Resident Assistant position.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered.

A Summer Resident Assistant at the University of North Dakota (UND) is student who lives on the floor/wing to serve as a primary resource for welcoming and engaging summer students to their hall, building community, and assists with fostering a connection to the University. Summer Resident Assistants are responsible for building a positive community on their floor and within the building; assisting residents with any concerns; helping them connect with each other and UND; being an educator by promoting and supporting intentional learning through a residential curriculum by providing social activities for residents to attend; having knowledge of and upholding University policy; serving as a resource and/or liaison for the University through desk hours; and participating in an on call duty rotation. In addition to assisting residents, a Summer Resident Assistant will complete departmental projects such as preparing for fall staff training, organizing office space, checking students in and out of assigned room spaces, submitting incident reports as needed, and completing furniture inventory processes. The Summer Resident Assistant reports directly to the Resident Director (RD) and reports indirectly to the Associate Director of Residence Life and Director of Housing & Residence Life. They serve on a staff of four to eight. Summer Resident Assistants work approximately 25 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Build leadership skills in their role as peer mentors to students, conference guests, and campers on their wing/floor/hall.
  • Develop effective interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by their ability to reach out to residents, participate in meetings, and work on a team.
  • Develop written communications skills to write concise, factual, and non-judgmental incident report forms and other administrative tasks.
  • Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills to recognize and respond to emergencies and resident concerns, and connect students to campus resources.
  • Develop the skills to plan, budget, and organize programs and activities for residents to build community and a sense of belonging.
  • Actively support and demonstrate the Housing & Residence Life Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Diversity Statements.
  • Maintain a supportive and cooperative attitude regarding fellow staff members and supervisors.
  • Represent the University and the Office of Housing & Residence Life in a positive manner.

Desk and On-Call Responsibilities

  • Work desk shifts in accordance to expectations.
  • Log in and out equipment.
  • Enter reported work orders into The Housing Director Mobile (THD Mobile).
  • When assigned a duty shift, be on-call as assigned.
  • Complete at least two sets of rounds and be visible in the community during duty coverage.
    • On at 10pm and the other AFTER 12am

Administrative and Project Responsibilities

  • Attend all weekly staff meetings as scheduled by your supervisor.
  • Assist with Summer Orientation by providing building tours or serving as a departmental liaison at resource fair tabling.
  • Regularly assist with departmental projects such as Welcome Weekend and move-in preparation, Microfridge deliveries, furniture inventories and movement, building key audits, etc.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Competencies

  • Open to all majors.
  • Verification of college course cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at start of employment.
  • Must have been enrolled in Spring 2025 and be enrolled as a full-time student at UND for
    Fall 2025.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older by May 1, 2025.
  • Must have lived in on-campus housing for at least one full semester prior to starting the position.
  • Must meet residence hall eligibility requirement and reside in assigned room throughout the terms of their employment.
  • Applicants may not hold outside employment, internship, CFI, or student teach during their term of employment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have open and flexible availability. Work will require regular night work with occasional weekend and weekday work.
  • Must have clear availability to work camp and conference groups check-in and check-out shifts, which vary by group.
  • Must have a clear availability to work Summer Orientation tours and resource fair tabling
    on July 16-18 and July 21-24.
  • Must be mature, responsible, dependable and punctual.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population.
  • Demonstrate basic computer skills (after provided training) with pertinent software.
  • Must maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to accept and follow directions.
  • Must be able to work independently and with little direct supervision.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Capable of instituting emergency protocols.
  • Ability to positively represent UND and the office of Housing & Residence Life.
  • Team player who is willing to assist in completing tasks.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of campus and community resources and facilities.
  • 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

  • Preference given to applicants not enrolled in summer classes.
    • If applicants want to take summer courses while employed, they may take up to 6 credits
      (1 class per summer session).
  • Prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Prior UND Housing & Residence Life employment experience preferred.
  • Prior knowledge of University of North Dakota policies, and Residence Hall policies.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

  • Application
  • Resume

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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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 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 status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

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.

Applicant Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.