Undergraduate Peer Research Consultant
University of North Dakota

Salary/Position Classification

• $14.10 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-15 hours per week hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
Undergraduate student employees assisting other undergraduate students in library research.

• This nine-month (fall and spring semester) undergraduate position will provide peer research assistance for undergraduate students in a variety of methods including one-on-one interviews by email, chat, telephone and face-to-face.
• They will assist librarians with library skills research instruction program in classes and creating materials such as Research Guides.
• They will attend regularly scheduled professional development trainings with librarians and/or through online tutorials.
• Provide research assistance to the campus community.

• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to listen and restate what others are saying
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Time management skills

• Must be available during business hours, Monday through Friday
• Must be enrolled for the semester being applied for (or fall semester if applying for summer session)
• 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.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed English 130 at UND
• Work or volunteer experience in a library
• Minimum of one semester as a senior student employee at the Chester Fritz Library
• Due to the extensive training required, preference will be given to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
* Resume
* Copy of your class schedule
* Cover letter

In the cover letter, please address how you demonstrate:
* Strong communication skills both in person and virtually
* Strong customer services skills
* The capability to think critically and quickly while solving problems
* The ability to collaborate and relate with both your peers and full-time staff
* Accountability
* Why interested in the position at the library

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.