Strategic Initiatives Advisor

This is a temporary / casual, hourly appointment for the Spring 2026 semester.

Hours

• 5-15 hours per week depending on need

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise, coordinate, and manage strategic initiatives and key projects for the Office for Student Affairs
• Organize/coordinate work across multiple offices, groups, and campuses
• Collaborate with stakeholders, both internal and external to the university, to ensure completion of project goals and objectives
• Represent the Office for Student Affairs on committees and/or work groups whose work impacts the division.
• Other duties as assigned by the Office for Student Affairs leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with twelve years relevant experience advising or leading strategic initiatives and projects within a college or university setting, or master's degree plus at least ten years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading meetings and facilitating processes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Student Affairs

The Office for Student Affairs provides services, programs, and facilities that advance student success, inspire students to make life-long positive contributions to society, promote a sense of belonging, and enrich the University of Minnesota community.

Units within the Office for Student Affairs include the Aurora Center, Boynton Health, Care Program, Career and Internship Services, Career Services Administration, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Multicultural Student Engagement, Off Campus Living, Office for Community Standards, Gopher Family Engagement, Radio K, Student Advocate Services, Student Conflict Resolution, Student Legal Services, Student Parent Help Center, Student Services Fee and Spirit, Student Unions and Activities and University Recreation and Wellness.

Pay Range: $55.00 - $75.00 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 button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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).