Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

Position Summary:

The Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts occasionally hires part-time and/or short-term employees (Temporary/Casual, Job Code 0001) to provide administrative, communications, and events support, as assigned and in consultation with center directors and program coordinators. These are part-time temporary or casual positions. Temporary positions are limited to 67 days or fewer of work in a calendar year. Casual positions can work 14 or fewer hours each week; and are not limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year.

This posting does not constitute an announcement of open positions but is used to establish a pool of applicants should openings occur during academic year 2024/25 and summer 2025. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and will only be reviewed should openings occur. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Job Responsibilities:
1) The job duties could include assisting with webpage updates, preparing documents, and PowerPoint presentations.
2) Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
* BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience as well as completion of prior coursework in sociology.
* Relevant skills and experience that relate to the temporary position we need to fill. This could include any of the following areas of expertise: administration, communications, community engagement, event support and logistics, technology support and training, and research.
* Excellent computer skills in Google and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Previous experience working for the department.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include proofreading, spelling, and grammar.
* Proven ability to work independently.
* Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
* Prior experience with electronic calendaring.

The Department of Sociology consists of 25 faculty, over 50 graduate students, and over 500 undergraduate majors. We are one of the premier departments in the College of Liberal Arts, and we offer stimulating courses, conduct renowned, cutting-edge research, and are leaders in public sociology. In our department, we strive to challenge our students intellectually and help them get involved in research on campus while supporting a diversity of viewpoints and experiences. We are deeply committed to diversity and seek to provide a productive and supportive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

For additional information about the department, please visit the Department of Sociology website, at cla.umn.edu/sociology.

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Pay Range: $15.25-$20.00 per hour depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the "Apply for Job" button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

In your cover letter, please describe in detail how your qualifications and experience prepare you to succeed in a temp/casual position with the department.

Please submit 1) a cover letter and 2) a resume to be considered for this position.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents there.

Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the year. Applications must be updated or re-submitted for each year.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).