Student Employee/Supervisor of the Year

Each spring, UND in conjunction with the National Student Employment Association (NSEA) coordinates a Student Employee of the Year program to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of undergraduate and graduate students who work while attending UND along with our student employee supervisors.

2024 Student Employee of the Year

Kevin’s willingness to partake in campus tabling events showcased his dedication to recruitment for both participants and potential new employees.

Kevin was actively engaged in a sled hockey event in 2023 where he introduced activities aimed at encouraging participation among individuals with different abilities.

Kevin demonstrates leadership by revamping training methods for peer employees, fostering engagement and confidence with other employees. His leadership has resulted in an increase in confidence for staff, other student employees, and ultimately enhancing participant experiences. As a peer supervisor, Kevin builds personal connections and provides guidance, earning trust, and is greatly respected.

Kevin uses his critical thinking skills to implement data driven changes to enhance the student experience and address identified issues found. He manages staff scheduling and addresses issues as they come up.

When asked what Kevin is like as a leader, Karter says that Kevin is a prime example of a great leader. He is always open to accommodating people’s schedules and understanding people’s individual situations. He is also not afraid to do the work himself and will show you how things are meant to be done, making him seem like one of us rather than just a boss who we need to listen to. Kevin is very personable and creates positive relationships with the people around him. Kevin is easy to talk to and joke around with, making the job much more fun and inviting.

Graduate Student

Sanmi Odeyemi

Additional Awards

Community Service Student Employee: Charlie Rholf
Diversity and Inclusion Student Employee: Arturo Zaragoza
Leadership Student Employee: Jay Wiseman
Technology and Innovation Student Employee: Taydin Holmer
Critical Thinking Student Employee: Christopher Taylor

2024 Student Employment Supervisor of the Year (SESOTY)

Ed Martin from the Dining Retail Department

Each year, the University of North Dakota, in conjunction with the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators (MASEA), coordinates the Student Employment Supervisor of the Year Award (SESOTY).

The goal of this program is to celebrate the accomplishments of those that are working directly with our student employees in supervisory roles. This award was established to recognize the invaluable role our supervisors play in the development of our student employees. Acting as role models, mentors, coaches, and more – our supervisors provide education outside the classroom.

Student employees or colleagues may nominate student employment supervisors who they feel are especially worthy of recognition based on their performance on the job. Nominations will be judged on the following characteristics: mentoring, professionalism and excellent leadership provided to the student employee.