Student Employment
The University of North Dakota Student Employment program provides part time job opportunities to student to help finance their educational needs along with providing work experience which allows students to explore career options, discover strengths, and see how academic learning applies to world of work.
Student Job Postings
Positions are available on campus and wages vary depending on the job.
Federal Work Study Employment
Federal Work Study Employment: Federal Work Study (FWS) is awarded through the UND Office of Student Finance. A work study award indicates that you are eligible to seek FWS employment; however, it is not a guarantee of a job.
Institutional Employment (Non-Work Study)
Institutional Employment: Any UND student can be employed as an Institutional (INST) student employee. Institutional employment is offered to students enrolled in at least one credit. It is not based on financial need.
Off-Campus Student Jobs and Internships
It is preferred that you work on campus while attending UND. Students who work on campus are shown to perform better in their classes, are more engaged in UND student life, and benefit from flexible work schedules. If you prefer to work off campus, check out the opportunities listed on Handshake.
International Student Employment
As an international student, you are not eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS), however, you can still work on-campus. For more information, please visit the International Student and Scholar Services website.
UND is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information (GINA); sex; age; creed; marital status; veteran's status; political belief or affiliation; or physical, mental or medical disability (unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved with the job).
Recruitment Updates
Summer and Fall student Employment (SE) Timeline
It’s time to start thinking about getting your Fall positions posted.
Student Employment information has begun to be sent to incoming students and your department doesn’t want to miss these recruitment opportunities! Student Employment has been working on flagging applicants as they come in. Once you log into PageUp and review your applications, you will see on an individual applicant card that they have been flagged. Please hover over the flags to see if your student has enrollment confirmation and/or a Federal Work Study (FWS) allocation.
| Date | Timeline |
|---|---|
| June 1 | All Fall and Academic year positions are being review for approval and posted. |
| July 1 |
Start of the 2024 Fiscal Year; FWS Department Allocations are available. All 2024 AY allocations are based on departments 2023 AY usage. |
| July 17-21 July 24-25 |
Student Orientation and Resource Fair This is a great opportunity where SE will recruit students for employment. Departments that would like their opportunities highlighted must have their position posted prior. |
| August 1 |
First day an Institutional funded student can work for the fall semester. Student Employees are restricted to 20 hours per week. |
| August 4 |
LAST DAY for a HIRE DAY of 8/16/2023 to be approved. The status must show ‘Offer Accepted - Paperwork Complete’ by Monday August 7, 2023 |
| August 16 |
First Day a student who is FWS funded can work for the Fall Semester |
| August 21 |
Classes begin after 4 p.m. |
Student Employment Training
Student Employment will be offering PageUp Refresher training and Student Employment Supervisor Training.
- Required for all NEW Student Supervisors and highly encouraged for all current Student Supervisors through TTaDa starting in July.
- Student Employment Supervisor Training Dates: July 11 and 26, August 1 and 8 and October 10.
- Student Employment PageUp Hiring Manager Refresher Training Dates: July 13 and 27, August 1 and 2 and September 14.