NDSU Reduction-in-Force Fact Sheet
(Policy 223)

The following services are provided to reduced-in-force employees:

• To the extent possible, NDSU will assist reduction-in-force employees in searching for other employment. Although NDSU is not responsible for conducting a comprehensive job search, services available are exploring job opportunities within the University System, resume assistance, and discussion of unemployment issues. Contact Brittnee Steckler in Human Resources at 231-8965 or email Brittnee.Steckler@ndsu.edu to make an appointment.
• Other resources to utilize during the job search:
  • Job Service North Dakota (www.state.nd.us/jsnd)
    • Offers training and development specific to job transition
    • Provides interest and aptitude testing
    • Offers dislocated worker assistance
    • Administers unemployment benefits
    • Offers job placement services
    • Provides access to resume writing software
  • Job vacancies in North Dakota State Government (http://www.state.nd.us/hrms)
  • University System Openings:
    • NDSU: www.ndsu.edu/jobs or 701-231-8961; also listed with Job Service North Dakota and Minnesota WorkForce or most Sunday editions of the Forum newspaper.
    • UND: www.und.edu/employment or 701-777-4361.
    • Bismarck State College: www.bismarckstate.edu or 701-224-5427.
    • Dickinson State University: 701-483-2530 or check local newspapers.
    • Mayville State University: www.masu.nodak.edu/jobs/jobsearch.cfm or 701-788-4760.
    • Minot State University: www.misu.nodak.edu/hr or 701-858-3352.
    • North Dakota State College of Science: www.ndscs.nodak.edu/information/hr/jobs.html or 701-671-2903.
    • Lake Region: www.lrsc.nodak.edu or 701-662-1600; also listed with Job Service North Dakota.
    • Williston: http://www.wsc.nodak.edu/jobs/ or 701-774-4240; also listed with Job Service North Dakota.
    • Valley City State University: www.vcsu.edu/jobopenings or 701-845-7424.
• The North Dakota State University System and the state of North Dakota maintains a list of employees, including each individual's education and experience, who are affected by the reduction-in-force. Please submit your resume to the Human Resources/Payroll office to include your name on this list. The list is made available to all institutions for employment considerations for position openings.
• To assist in retraining efforts and/or further professional development, for 2 years employees may continue to utilize the NDSU tuition waiver for three classes per calendar year (policy 133). Tuition waiver forms are available at www.ndsu.edu/hr/forms, 205 Old Main or by calling 701-231-8961. Submit completed form to the Office of Human Resources for approval and processing.
• Employees needing the services of NDSU's Employee Assistance Program at The Village, call 1-800-627-8220 or TTY 1-800-510-7433. These services are available for 90 days following to aid in dealing with the personal effects of a reduction-in-force.
• If a reduction-in-force employee is hired within 2 years of reduction, the employee will be credited with:
  • Previous service for the purpose of determining annual leave accrual rates,
  • Sick leave hours accumulated prior to the reduction, less the amount paid, pursuant to Section 143.6.