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Part-time Writing Mentor
- 497351
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Part-time Staff
- Closing on: Nov 21 2025
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Salary/Position Classification
- $20-$24 per hour commensurate with experience
- Hours will vary each week with a maximum of 19 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- This position will work in person on UND's campus
Purpose of Position
The mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship, and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.
The CNPD is comprised of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work as well as the Children & Family Services Training Center. The college's Recruitment/Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program is a part of the Nursing department, and we are seeking a part-time writing mentor to support students in the program.
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the RAIN students who are pursuing the pre-nursing/nursing/graduate nursing curricula at UND with writing, research and professional development skills. The Writing Mentor will work in collaboration with RAIN program staff to design and implement successful mentoring strategies for students’ success utilizing the RAIN Mentor Model of student support.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Writing Mentor to pre-nursing, nursing and graduate RAIN Program students
- Develop rapport with RAIN program students to build the trusting relationship essential to the mentor role
- Provide an orientation and overview to new RAIN students each semester regarding Writing Mentor assistance
- Create tutorial hand-outs and supplemental instructional materials
- Assist students with organizing their course schedules/syllabi evaluating for Writing Mentor assistance
- Set up preparation sessions for assistance with written assignments, presentations, resumes, scholarship applications, etc.
- Assist students with developing strategies to improve their scholarly writing skills including assessing papers for adherence to theme, organization, grammar and sentence structure; teach APA format; instruct on accessing electronic library resources and conducting internet searches
- Compiling, designing and editing the RAIN program newsletter and other publications/media
- Create newsletter each semester
- Photograph RAIN program activities for newsletter and social media
- Ensure accurate reporting and data collection for the RAIN Program
- Assist with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating program goals and objectives as outlined in grant guidelines
- Attend program staff meetings, CNPD activities, orientation sessions and events, and assist with program activities, including development of program materials
- Assist in planning and implementing the No Excuses Orientation and other academic support sessions
- Assist in reporting requirements for program reports
- Represent the RAIN program professionally and respectfully
Required Competencies
- Organizational/prioritization skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Student oriented
- Detail oriented
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field
- Demonstrated basic software knowledge, specifically with Microsoft Office products
- Experience in a higher education setting
- Demonstrated excellent writing and English language skills
- 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
- Master’s degree in a communications-related field
- Five years successful work experience with populations from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds, American Indian students
- Working knowledge of American Indian culture and sociological and psychosocial behavior
To Apply
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application
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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