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- $57,900 a year
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- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Senior Experiential Learning Specialist

University of North Dakota -
Grand Forks, ND

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,900 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team supervision
Writing skills
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Team development
Bachelor's degree
Experiential learning
Working with students
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Process improvement planning
Providing feedback to students

Full Job Description

Senior Experiential Learning Specialist

498387

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

AVP Student Success

Advising/Student Support

Full-time Staff

Closing on: Aug 27 2026

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Salary/Position Classification

$57,900 annual, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The Senior Experiential Learning Specialist plays a critical leadership role in advancing the Director for Career Engagement’s strategic vision for expanding experiential learning opportunities and supporting students pursuing national and international prestigious scholarship opportunities, such as Fulbright, Goldwater, Truman, Marshall, and Rhodes among others. This position provides direct supervision and day-to-day management of experiential learning team members, offering guidance, coordination, and accountability for staff performance and program and service delivery.

This role will also support the planning, development and coordination of student specific programming and services to build a pipeline of applicants for nationally competitive scholarships and awards. The specialist will counsel, advisor, and mentor prospective scholarship applicants through individual and group meetings. This role must be collaborative with campus partners, including faculty, to identify candidates for competitive awards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Counsel, mentor, and advise applicants with potential and interest in prestigious scholarships
- Identify and recruit high-potential students through outreach, faculty referrals, and early-talent engagement initiatives and programming.
- Provide individualized advising to help students assess readiness and competitiveness for specific scholarship programs
- Support students through all stages of the application and interview process by guiding them in developing personal statements, research proposals, CVs, and supplemental materials; coaching them on interview preparation and communication strategies, and collaborating with campus support services such as Career Services, the Writing Center, and other academic partners to ensure comprehensive, high-quality feedback and preparation.
- Support students in securing strong letters of recommendation by advising on recommender selection and providing guidance on effective requests.
- Connect students with faculty mentors, research opportunities and experiential learning pathways in collaboration with the Experiential Learning Center and faculty partners that can help strengthen student competitiveness.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of major national and international scholarship programs, including eligibility, selection criteria and timelines.
- Coordinate information sessions, workshops, and outreach campaigns to raise awareness of prestigious scholarship opportunities.
- Track applicant progress and maintaining records to support data-informed decision making and program improvement.
Experiential Learning Team Management and Supervision
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for experiential learning (e.g., internships, co-ops and undergraduate research) staff members
- Set clear expectations and guide team members in delivering high-quality programming and services
- Guide team members in effectively leveraging platforms, such as PeopleGrove, Handshake or other ELC systems to support programming and student engagement
- Facilitate regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment aligned with departmental goals
- Support staff in prioritizing work that maximizes student reach and institutional impact
Innovation, Assessment & Continuous Program Improvement
- Design and pilot innovative experiential learning programs—including curricular, co curricular, and community engaged opportunities—that deepen student learning and support career readiness.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of experiential learning initiatives through data collection, assessment of student outcomes, and analysis of participant and partner feedback.
- Monitor emerging trends in experiential education and adapt programming to align with best practices, workforce needs, and evolving student interests.
- Develop strategies to expand equitable access to experiential learning, reducing barriers and increasing participation among historically underserved student populations.
- Provide recommendations to leadership on strengthening experiential learning infrastructure, enhancing program quality, and advancing future initiatives across the Student Academic Success & Career Engagement unit.
Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned
- Assist with campus-based programs, activities and functions planned and facilitated within the Experiential Learning Center, and other areas in the SASCE unit as applicable
- Perform duties as assigned by Director for Career Engagement, Vice Provosts, and Provost
- Continue to grow professionally through participation in conferences, organizations and other professional development opportunities

Required Competencies

Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
Strong organization skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Demonstrate and model professionalism working with students, all levels of university leadership and faculty
Strong analytical and judgement/problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to identify inefficiencies and work to improve processes
Demonstrated willingness and ability to be receptive to new ideas, cultures, concepts, and technologies
Demonstrated acceptance and respect for others’ abilities, and gifts
Experience working with a team/committee
Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate self-initiative
Demonstrate ability to critique and strengthen personal statements, project proposals and essays for competitive applications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of experience with experiential learning initiatives which must include some experience with national scholarship support, with demonstrated ability to coach or provide feedback on competitive scholarship applications
Experience supervising or leading professional staff, with the ability to provide effective coaching, feedback and performance management
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 any field
Direct experience having applied for, won, or served on selection committees for prestigious national or international awards
Experience with national scholarship foundation timelines (Goldwater, Marshall, etc.)
Experience building collaborative partnerships with university faculty to identify high-potential candidates and secure strong letters of recommendation

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

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.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks!

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Additional Information

Find out why Grand Forks is Cooler.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

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, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

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