North Dakota University System

Position Description & Details

Job Title: Resident Assistant-Counselor- North Dakota Governor's School

Location: North Dakota State University, North Dakota

Duration: June 5th – July 2nd with 2 hours of asynchronous, remote training in May.

Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Program Overview: The North Dakota Governor's School (NDGS) is a prestigious summer program that brings together academically gifted and motivated students from across the state. This month-long residential program offers students a unique opportunity to engage in advanced academic coursework, collaborate with like-minded peers, and explore their intellectual passions.

Position Summary: We are seeking dedicated and responsible NDGS counselors to join our team. As a NDGS counselor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive experience of our talented students during their stay on campus. Counselors will stay in the residence halls for the duration of NDGS.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support:

• Supervise and mentor students in the residence halls.
• Provide academic and emotional support to students as needed.
• Promote a safe and inclusive living environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

Program Activities:

• Participate in and assist with afternoon, evening, and weekend activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to plan and execute engaging and enriching activities for students.
• Ensure students' adherence to program rules and guidelines during activities.

Safety and Emergency Response:

• Be on-call and available in the residence hall to address any emergencies or issues that may arise.
• Assist in the implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• Report any incidents or concerns promptly to program leadership.

Community Building:

• Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among students.
• Organize and lead group discussions, team-building activities, and icebreakers.
• Encourage peer support and a respectful, inclusive atmosphere.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and incidents.
• Assist with residence hall check-in and check-out procedures.
• Communicate effectively with program staff and parents/guardians as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults preferred.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional and constructive manner.
• Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, and leadership qualities.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Must have valid driver's license and complete training to drive a 15-passenger van.

Compensation: The NDGS counselor position for the North Dakota Governor's School offer a compensation of $5,000 for the 4 weeks. Additionally, room and board will be provided for the duration of the program.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position and contact information for at least two references to [Insert Application Email/Portal]. Please include "NDGS Counselor Application - ND Governor's School" in the subject line.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

The North Dakota Governor's School is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Any questions, please contact Stacy Duffield at stacy.duffield@ndsu.edu

To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:

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

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.

Employment Eligibility:

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents. You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.

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:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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.

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