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The Institute for Global Studies and associated research centers and academic programs occasionally hire part-time employees to provide administrative, communications, and events support, as assigned and in consultation with center directors and program coordinators. These are part-time positions (Casual Nonexempt, Job Code 0005) working no more than 14 hours per calendar week as assigned by the supervisor. 
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. 
Responsibilities
Casual Nonexempt positions in the Institute for Global Studies provide support for various needs, including office and administration, communications, programming, community engagement, events, research, technology, and related activities. These positions take direction from center directors and program coordinators, and candidates 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 applications should openings occur during academic year 2025/26 and summer 2026. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and will be reviewed only when specific job openings occur. Appointments may be extended based on need, funding, and performance. 
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 viewpointsso that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.
Working in CLA
The Benefits of Working at the U

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 work experience related to the casual position being filled. This may include any of the following areas of expertise: administrative, communications, community engagement, events support, technology support and training, research and archival experience, and related activities. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior successful work experience working in a research center, academic program, or degree-granting department or school 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.
   

The Institute for Global Studies (IGS) stives to connect students, scholars, and communities dedicated to social justice, understanding, and transforming our globalized world by creating an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment for students and scholars to investigate sets of interrelated issues facing todays increasingly interdependent world. https://cla.umn.edu/global-studies
Research Centers & Academic Programs associated with IGS 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

Pay Range: $20.00 - $50.00; 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 a Casual Nonexempt position in the Institute for Global Studies or one of the centers or programs affiliated with IGS, please click the Apply for Job 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.

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 position with that center or program, and describe and outline your commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for diverse populations and communities. 

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.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA
 

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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