Temporary World Mosquito Program Jobs in Minnesota

The School of Public Health occasionally needs to hire employees on a temporary and/or casual basis throughout the year. These positions perform a variety of nonacademic and/or academic work responsibilities.
Appointments will be set up as one of the following:

• Temporary: short-term, 67 workdays or less in a calendar year or
• Casual: characterized by schedules that are variable, intermittent, on-call and consistently 14 hours a week or less

Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidates relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity and assignment of duties.
Work arrangements: 
The University of Minnesota endorses a Work. With Flexibility. approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve.
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur throughout the year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.
Applications will not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Administration Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence (50%)
• Provide general administrative and clerical support for School of Public Health faculty and/or staff which may include, copying, scanning, typing and other operational requirements as requested. (50%)

OR
Research Support

• Collaborate with School of Public Health faculty and/or research staff to facilitate ongoing research (50%)
• Gather and analyze data (50%)
   

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Additional work experience, education, and/or certification requirements are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UMN job classifications.

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to todays biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 29 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff.

SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #3 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading masters, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.

Pay Range: $18 - $150 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.
    
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.

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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