Undergraduate Research/Scholarly Activity Assistant

• $14.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 3-6 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

This position provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in research and scholarly activity across a variety of disciplines, including STEM, social sciences, health care, and the arts and humanities. Students who are hired for this position will work with a faculty mentor on a research or scholarly project that aligns with their interests, qualifications, and the needs of the project.

Applicants will meet with an Experiential Learning Coordinator from the Experiential Learning Center to discuss their interests and experience and identify potential faculty mentors. The final hiring decision will be made by the faculty mentor.

• →Supporting faculty-led research or creative scholarly projects
• →Collecting, organizing, and/or analyzing research data, samples, or materials
• →Conducting literature reviews and assisting with interviews, observations, surveys, or experiments
• →Organizing research notes, files, reports, and other project materials
• →Contributing to scholarly papers, presentations, reports, exhibits, or performances
• →Creating and maintaining online or digital project resources
• →Attending project meetings, seminars, and related scholarly events
• →Developing original creative work and explore concepts, materials, and techniques
• →Handling confidential information and complete related clerical or administrative tasks
• →Performing other duties as assigned 

• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills, methods, and technologies

• Must be an undergraduate student
• Completion of all annual training required by Human Resources
• Completion of required meetings with Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Experiential Learning Center
• Completion of required Experiential Learning meetings and self-assessments
• 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.

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For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date.

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.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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