Job Details
Conference Team Member
2026-03-03 North Dakota State University Fargo,ND
Description:
Required Qualifications:
CTMs can move into their assigned hall as early as May 22, 2026; the position begins May 25, 2026 and ends on August 7, 2026. CTMs who are hired as student staff for the fall semester may end their contract early to allow for training.
Due to the nature of this position, hours will vary greatly. For example, some weeks may have 5-10 hours, other weeks 35-40. Over the course of the summer, your hours will average about 20 hours/week. Outside commitments/employment are allowed, but must be flexible to the summer conference schedule. With that, team members are able to complete online courses throughout the summer. The CTM supervisor must preapprove employment (including on-campus jobs).
Team members are allowed time off during the summer. There are times when all staff must be present and no time off is allowed. Staff must be present during these times (additional dates may be added as the summer conference schedule is finalized):
• April 9 from 5-6 p.m. (HD Social)
• May 25 - May 29 (Training)
• June 1-5 (FFA)
• June 12-14, 19-21 (Football Camps)
• July 8-19 (USA Wrestling)
• July 19-26 (Higher Things)
Compensation:
Applications Available - February 2, 2026
Application Deadline - February 27, 2026
Interviews - March 16-25, 2026
Team Announced - March 27, 2026
To complete the application, a resume and cover letter addressing the qualifications and required skills listed above must also be uploaded when applying.
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see USCIS Form I-9 . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-###-####, ...@ndsu.edu.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-###-#### or ...@ndsu.edu .
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This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only NDSU students are eligible to be hired in this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered.
Residence Life Conference Team Members (CTMs) will serve as the main customer service representatives for guests staying in NDSU residence halls during various summer conferences, events, and camps. Additionally, CTM's are responsible for preparing hall spaces for those guests and other tasks needed to prepare and support summer guests.
CTMs can expect to gain experience working with conferences and events. Working in a team environment will assist in developing skills in leadership, teamwork, organization, time management, and communication.
Conference Team Members will:
- Provide customer service for guests staying in the residence halls
- Staff main desk
- Complete daily hall rounds
- Provide on-call coverage when groups are on campus
- Staff main desk
- Perform administrative duties
- Prepare residence hall spaces for guests
- Room setup and teardown (linen placement and removal)
- Room setup and teardown (linen placement and removal)
- Organize keys, signage and other materials
- Check guests in/out of residence halls
- Complete paperwork
- Attend weekly meetings
- Prepare residence hall spaces for guests
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include projects with other on-campus departments and responsibilities that involve physical demands (moving mattresses, lofting beds).
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Ability to work both independently as well as in a team
- NDSU student (undergraduate or graduate) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
CTMs can move into their assigned hall as early as May 22, 2026; the position begins May 25, 2026 and ends on August 7, 2026. CTMs who are hired as student staff for the fall semester may end their contract early to allow for training.
Due to the nature of this position, hours will vary greatly. For example, some weeks may have 5-10 hours, other weeks 35-40. Over the course of the summer, your hours will average about 20 hours/week. Outside commitments/employment are allowed, but must be flexible to the summer conference schedule. With that, team members are able to complete online courses throughout the summer. The CTM supervisor must preapprove employment (including on-campus jobs).
Team members are allowed time off during the summer. There are times when all staff must be present and no time off is allowed. Staff must be present during these times (additional dates may be added as the summer conference schedule is finalized):
• April 9 from 5-6 p.m. (HD Social)
• May 25 - May 29 (Training)
• June 1-5 (FFA)
• June 12-14, 19-21 (Football Camps)
• July 8-19 (USA Wrestling)
• July 19-26 (Higher Things)
Compensation:
- Approximately $3,000 over the summer (paid as an hourly wage of $14/hour)
- Hours per week vary; average 20 hours/week
- Hours per week vary; average 20 hours/week
- FREE room and meal compensation
- Private room in assigned residence hall
- Private room in assigned residence hall
Applications Available - February 2, 2026
Application Deadline - February 27, 2026
Interviews - March 16-25, 2026
Team Announced - March 27, 2026
To complete the application, a resume and cover letter addressing the qualifications and required skills listed above must also be uploaded when applying.
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see USCIS Form I-9 . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-###-####, ...@ndsu.edu.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-###-#### or ...@ndsu.edu .
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