Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is hiring a Student Support Nurse Mentor to advise and support nursing students throughout their academic journey.

This role is ideal for an RN with a BSN who is interested in education, advising, or student support, and values predictable hours, meaningful work and long-term impact.

The primary responsibility of this role will be to provide academic advisement, academic tutoring and writing mentorship to promote student success as GERO-STARR trainees transition to the rigors of the BSN program. This role includes academic and non-academic support with priorities of promoting student success and creating a sense of belonging among GERO-STARR trainees. Tutoring service will extend to other UND nursing pre-licensure BSN students from educationally disadvantaged and rural areas in ND to improve retention rates in the BSN program.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as a Mentor to Nursing Students
- Develop a trusting, caring relationship and maintain ongoing student contact and interaction
- Review academic readiness and possible barriers, determine support services needed and assist with those services
- Provide academic and personal advice/counsel, assist with financial aid applications and all documentation needed to facilitate academic readiness and success
- Provide an orientation and overview to students each semester
- Assist students with organizing their course schedules/syllabi
- Set up group or individual study sessions
- Develop strategies to assist students in preparing for exams, practicing skills and developing professional communication skills
- Develop strategies to assist students to improve their scholarly writing skills and possible referral to Writing Mentor/Services
Function as a Team Member within the Grant, GERO-STARR program, Undergraduate Nursing Department, the CNPD and the University
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing & evaluating program goals and objectives, including recruitment & retention activities
- Attend all staff meetings and events and assist with program activities including development of program materials
- Assist in recruitment and retention for undergraduate nursing, GERO-STARR and the RAIN program
- Assist in reporting requirements for GERO-STARR program progress reports and analyze outcomes
- Ensure grant objectives are being met or makes suggested improvements to meet grant goals and objectives
- Participate in CNPD activities, i.e. committees, meetings, presentations or workshops
- Collaborate with various individuals and departments to meet program goals

Required Competencies

Organizational/prioritization skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Student oriented
Detail oriented

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. May 2026 graduates will be considered.
Must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in North Dakota or have a current unencumbered license
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Prior usage of nursing lab equipment
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 of Science in Nursing
Five years work experience with populations from disadvantaged backgrounds in North Dakota (e.g. rural or tribal)
Experience with rural nursing theory and sociological and psychosocial behaviors
Experience with health career pathways and curriculum
Experience with respective educational institutions and higher education