Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

The Institute for Global Studies and associated research centers and academic programs occasionally hire part-time and/or short-term employees (Temporary/Casual, Job Code 0001) to carry out various projects and provide support in the following areas: administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology, and research, as assigned and in consultation with faculty 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.

These positions may support strategic planning & program management, communications initiatives, technical and non-technical projects, and grants-related projects, research, and reporting. These positions also may develop communication and marketing plans for internal and external audiences in consultation with center staff, and participate in the planning and delivery of assigned programs and programs related to the center's grant projects, academic
programming, and outreach initiatives. These positions take work direction from the center director and center staff, and must be able to complete assignments independently.

This posting does not constitute an announcement of open positions, but is used to establish a pool of applicants should openings occur during fall semester 2025, spring semester 2026, academic year 2025/26, and summer 2026. 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.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experiences to equal four years; demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skill to a recurring task or activity with an emphasis on precision and timeliness of execution.
• Academic and educational background in the humanistic social sciences, with an emphasis in a field closely related to a center or program associated with IGS.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior successful work experience working in a research center or department in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota.
• Advanced degree and/or equivalent educational background in the humanistic social sciences.
• Experience coordinating large-scale projects and developing new programs.
• Experience writing grants, helping to develop grant budgets, and monitoring timelines.

Restrictions

• Students enrolled at a University of Minnesota system campus who are eligible for student employment (e.g., undergraduate or graduate employment programs) are not eligible for employment in this job classification. Minnesota Statute limits the eligibility, number of hours and/or days worked in this job classification.

The Institute for Global Studies (IGS) connects students, scholars, and communities dedicated to social justice, understanding, and transforming our globalized world.

IGS offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major and minor intended to foster innovative problem solving by providing students with a variety of methods and analytic tools. Students are encouraged to develop new perspectives that combine diverse ways of knowing the world.

With support from the U.S. Department of Education, the Institute for Global Studies offers Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships in African, Asian, and International Studies, and hosts educational initiatives and programs sponsored by the University's National Resource Center in International Studies. IGS strives to:

Create an environment for students and scholars at the University of Minnesota to investigate the sets of interrelated processes forming today's increasingly interdependent world.

• Provide a vibrant curriculum for students, bring together scholars from diverse disciplines, and work with the community to create partnerships examining global issues.
• Prepare students for global citizenship by offering an innovative and relevant curriculum.
• Put great minds to work on issues of global significance by supporting interdisciplinary research centers, research collaboratives, speakers' series, and colloquia.
• Make connections across cultural, geographic, and disciplinary boundaries by providing professional development for educators and nurturing community partnerships.

Centers & Programs supported by the Institute for Global Studies include:

• Asian American Studies Program
• Center for Austrian Studies
• Center for German and European Studies
• Global Studies Program
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
• Immigration History Research Center
• Human Rights Program
• Center for Premodern Studies
• Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Religious Studies Program
• National Resource Center - International Studies
• National Resource Center - African Studies
• Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships Program

For further information, visit: https://cla.umn.edu/global-studies

Pay Range: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Pay Frequency: Biweekly according to the University's biweekly payroll calendar for FY26.

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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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.

In your cover letter, please identify the specific center or program of interest, describe in detail how your qualifications and experience prepare you to succeed in a temp/casual position with the center or program, and describe and outline your commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for diverse populations and communities.

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.

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