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Part-Time Employment

Each residence hall offers many part-time positions (including work-study jobs) that are available to its residents. These positions range from working at the hall’s reception desk to working with food service to working with the custodial team. Student employees receive bi-weekly payroll checks.

To find out about full time positions within Housing & Residential Life, visit the University of Minnesota Job Center

Positions available (click links for descriptions)


Community Advisor (CA)

The Community Advisor (CA) position offers support and assistance for students in the residence hall/apartment communities. Further information about Community Advisor positions and how to apply.

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Computer Center Coordinator (CCC) (all positions filled except Bailey and UV)

Employment Application-Word Format

Employment Application-PDF Format

Applications will be considered until all vacancies are filled. All applicants must be assigned to University Housing for the Fall Semester.

With a primary focus toward customer service, the CCC has the following responsibilities:

  • Assists residents with software, hardware and/or networking problems in the center.
  • Manages any hardware or software problems that may occur in the resident hall's computer center.
  • Provides primary technical support to the hall's business staff. This includes patching their computers when necessary and troubleshooting any problems that occur.
  • Acts as the contact person for any technology initiatives set forth by Housing & Residential Life. This may include organizing support stations at the beginning of each semester to fix students' computers.
  • Develops and presents a minimum of two (2) educational sessions for residents each semester. This may be done in conjunction with hall staff. Publicity and program reporting is the responsibility of the CCC.
  • Communicates with staff and residents regularly through web updates, email, and meetings. Maintains e-mail communication with staff.
  • Attends staff meetings.
  • Develops a relationship with the Hall Director/Hall Council to discuss and resolve issues related to the center.
  • Maintains center cleaning supplies and keeps center clean and orderly.
  • Completes incident reports for computer center policy violations.

Based on skills and interest, we also have specialized duties in the following areas:

  • Server administration
  • Web development and website design
  • Content management and technical documentation
  • Desktop image creation
  • Print server system administration

The CCC will be employed for ten (10) hours per week at the rate of $9.09 per hour. Please send applications to Kristi Lang at langx156@umn.edu.

Interviews for fall term openings are conducted during New Student Orientation in June and July so summer contact information is critical for setting an appointment.

Visit our computer centers homepage for more information on the residence hall labs.

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Community Development Coordinator

The Community Development Coordinator (CDC) is a student staff member in the Department of Housing & Residential Life. The CDC works to create positive learning communities in residence halls/university apartments that support student learning and development.  Specific responsibilities are related to all aspects of community development and providing administrative support to the building. A CDC needs to be approachable, organized, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Download CDC application [Microsoft Word format]

Download CDC application [PDF format]

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Dining Services

University Dining Services is one of the largest student employers on campus. We provide dining services in residential dining halls, retail and catering locations. All locations rely on student employment. Our student employees receive the following:

  • A great group of coworkers
  • Valuable on-the-job training
  • Annual pay increases for hours worked
  • Flexible working schedules with short shifts that meet busy academic schedules
  • Convenient on-campus locations
  • Leadership opportunities in student management and supervisory positions.

If you are looking to join a fun, professional team that provides a valuable service to students and you would like to earn a competitive wage in doing so, contact us for an employment application. Joining our team is a great way to meet new friends and earn money, too!

Call our job line at (612) 624-1541, visit our Web site or write:

University Dining Services
116 Food Operations Building
2904 Fairmount St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Attn: Human Resources

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Moving Assistant/Utility Worker

Job description:

  • Assist residents in relocation within residence hall system
  • Driving University vehicle
  • General maintenance and/or custodial duties within a residence hall
  • Cleaning and/or minor repair or bldg. components

Qualifications:

  • Valid drivers license and a clean driving record (no moving violations)
  • Be at least 19 years of age
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Earn $8.36 an hour

Hours
Wednesday - Friday: 4-8:30 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

These positions are usually available immediately before the beginning of fall semester. Contact Chris Guevin at (612) 624-0194 or guevi001@umn.edu

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Night Manager (NM)

Description

Night Managers work at the information desk of a residential facility and is responsible for being the first contact for Security Monitors, CAs, residents, guests, and callers, being the constant presence and observer in the building lobby and main entryway of the facility, maintaining select equipment checkout service and functioning as an information resource and crisis management assistant as needed.

Position Availability

NMs are generally hired on a rolling basis as positions become available during the academic year.

Qualifications

Experience in customer service or office setting recommended. Knowledge of residence halls and University resources.

Duties:

Track/Survey the activity and entryways into the building, answer phones, provide essential information desk services, greet residents and guests, conduct a round of the facility, assist CAs an SMs when emergencies arise and other duties as assigned.

Please fill out the PDF Application and hand it into your building's business office.
More information and application for Night Manager positions for 2008-2009.

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Office Assistant (OA)

Description

Office Assistants work at the Information Desk as a receptionist, answering telephones, checking-out equipment, sorting mail, giving tours, and performing light clerical work for the hall office staff.

Position availability

OAs are generally hired during the spring for the following academic year. There are often one or two openings at the end of the Fall Semester.

Qualifications

Experience in customer service or office setting recommended. Knowledge of residence halls and University resources.

Duties

Track equipment usage, answer phones, greet visitors and residents, give tours, sort mail, and other duties as assigned.

Building, contact person, phone number, email address

Bailey, Greg Perrizo, 624-3439, perri001@umn.edu
Centennial, Debbie Markert, 625-4655, marke110@umn.edu
Comstock, Heather Jerabek, 624-3197, jerab007@umn.edu
Frontier, Diane Branson, 624-4691, brans005@umn.edu
Middlebrook, Jennifer Mestnik, 625-5376, mestn001@umn.edu
Pioneer, Monique Dubos, 624-9449, dubos002@umn.edu
Roy Wilkins, Rachel Redding, 624-0265, reddi037@umn.edu
Sanford, Nate Albee, 624-6315, albee0005@umn.edu
Territorial, Mari Maack-Magnusson, 625-5975, maack001@umn.edu
U Village, Kate Ryan, 625-3909, ryanx006@umn.edu
Yudof Hall, Sharon Roberson, 625-8784, johns076@umn.edu

Frequently asked questions for office assistants

What hours do OAs work?
OAs work 10-15 hours a week, usually in 2 to 4 hour shifts between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. Monday through Sunday.

What do OAs do during their shifts?
Most duties are clerical/customer service. The Office Assistant working at the information desk answers the telephone, greets residents and guests and answers their questions or refers them to another office. Much work involves tracking equipment by checking keys and equipment out to residents. Mail shifts involve sorting and distributing mail. Office Assistants also give tours of the hall.

Do OAs work during breaks?
You are expected to work during University holidays and break periods, but usually it is on a sign-up basis. Supervisors always have the right to schedule shifts.

Do OAs have to live in the hall where they work?
No. Applicants should know something about the residence hall/apartment complex they wish to work in, but they do not have to live there.

Can OAs do homework while they work?
Although there is some downtime during shifts, most shifts will keep you busy the entire time you are there. When there is absolutely no work at hand, Office Assistants are permitted to read or do homework.

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SMART Residential Peer Assisted Learning Center Peer Consultant

Peer Consultants with the SMART Residential Learning Centers at the University of Minnesota are partners for undergraduate student success at the university. As experienced peers, they serve as models and guides for students who are currently enrolled in courses they themselves have already successfully completed through:

  • building upon students’ established successes and areas of strength
  • working collaboratively with students to increase content mastery
  • introducing and modeling content specific strategies for effective study, and integrating such
  • strategies into the consultation
  • strengthening students’ understanding of and ability to make cross-disciplinary connections

The SMART Residential Peer Assisted Learning Centers offer drop-in tutoring in specific gateway courses at various locations in the residence halls and apartments as well as special events such as academic success workshops and pre-exam review sessions. Peer Consultants work with students on a drop-in basis at the center to which they are assigned and may also participate in delivery of special events.

Minimum Qualifications:
Acceptance and current enrollment at the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate student with sophomore standing or higher or a graduate student
Successful completion of the course(s) to be tutored - defined as having earned no lower than a B (84%) - or demonstration of equivalent content mastery
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills as relevant to working with individuals and small groups in academic support at the University of Minnesota
Endorsement by U of M faculty

Desirable Additional Qualifications:
Successful completion of coursework in the discipline beyond the level to be tutored
Prior tutoring experience (peer, cross-age, literacy, etc., whether formal or informal)
Work-study eligibility
Currently living within Housing & Residential Life

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the institutional values of integrity and honesty by maintaining high standards of ethical and professional behavior
Abide by the Student Conduct Code, paying particular heed to potential instances of scholastic dishonesty
Assist students through the peer consultation process by:

  • establishing a rapport conducive to positive personal and professional interactions
  • respecting differences in background, opinion, ability, motivation, and desires
  • supporting the student in establishing challenging yet attainable goals within and beyond the consultation
  • developing individualized approaches to content mastery and integrating effective study skills
  • maintaining confidentiality of records, student grades, and other protected information

Attend and actively participate in scheduled training sessions and staff meetings
Accurately record consultation proceedings and submit required documentation on established schedule
Represent the SMART Peer Residential Learning Commons effectively and positively
Other duties as assigned

Applications received by August 6th at 4pm will receive priority screening, but applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applicants will not be contacted for an interview until the beginning of fall semester  If you are interested, please fill out the enclosed application and attach an unofficial copy of your current transcript. Return the application to the Yudof Hall Information Desk or use campus mail or U.S. mail to send it to:

Yudof Hall
c/o Tam Knapton
220 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

If you have any questions, please contact Tam at 612-625-6768.

Employment Application (pdf)

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Summer CA

The Summer Community Advisor (CA) position offers support and assistance for students in the residence hall/apartment communities during the summer months. Summer CAs will be chosen from the pool of 2007-2008 academic year CAs and candidates for the CA position for the 2008-2009 academic year. If you are not a current CA and have interest in the summer CA position, you must go through the February CA selection process.

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Student Security Monitor

Student Security Monitors are student employees of the University of Minnesota Police Department.

Department-Security Monitor Program. No experience is necessary; all training is provided and paid. Applicants must pass a complete background check prior to employment. Basic job responsibilities are as follows:

Observe and Report
Security Monitors are the eyes and ears of the Police, identifying and reporting possible criminal activity. Monitors enforce campus and building specific rules and policies.

Visible Deterrent to Crime
Security Monitors are a proactive presence, discouraging criminals before they act.

Reduce Risks
Security Monitors reduce risks to people and property. Maintenance problems such as malfunctioning lights or inoperable phones must be identified and reported. Unsecured and unattended spaces must be secured.

This is a zero physical intervention position. The U of M Police Department does not ask or want employees to physically intervene in possible criminal activity. Security Monitors do not make arrests or detain suspects.

You do not need to be a criminal justice major to be a Security Monitor; students of all majors are encouraged to apply. The U of M Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The pay rate is a $8.61 base rate per hour plus a shift differential of $ .60 per hour.

For more information or to apply for this position, call (612) 624-5683 or email escort@umn.edu. Additional information regarding this position is available on the University of Minnesota Police Department Web site.

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Student Custodian

Class No. 2791
Search U of M Job Site for current openings.

Qualifications/Experience

  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Knowledge of general household cleaning methods and equipment
  • Previous custodial experiences helpful but not required
  • Must be punctual, reliable and have a positive attitude

Typical Job Duties

  • Cleans various areas of residence halls such as bathrooms, hallways, stairways, laundries, dining room, residence rooms (summer only), lobbies and other public areas
  • Collects trash and recycling items
  • Cleans windows, carpets, hard floors
  • Moves furniture and makes beds (summer primarily)
  • Routinely uses standard industrial cleaning agents and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor mop, wet vac and rotary floor machine

Other Infomation

  • Starting pay $8.36/hr
  • Uniform shirts and lockers are provided
  • Opportunity to work semester break, spring break, summer break
  • Flexible hours
  • Work where you live
  • Ongoing training
  • Monthly work safety projects
  • Pay check every other Wednesday
  • Work study positions available
  • Employee handbook

Contact the hall or halls where you are interested in working:

Bailey, David Rasch, 624-3439, rasch002@umn.edu
Centennial, Richard Jacobs, 625-4655, jacob264@umn.edu
Comstock, Hugh Mulloy, 624-3197, mullo001@umn.edu
Frontier, Christina Petersen, 624-4691, pete6653@umn.edu
Middlebrook, Gary McLean, 625-5376, mclea004@umn.edu
Pioneer, Clark Thomas, 624-9449, thoma229@umn.edu
Sanford, George Hahn, 624-6315, hahnx008@umn.edu
Territorial, Demie Joseph, 625-5975, josep152@umn.edu
Yudof Hall, Mike Allen, 625-8784, allen080@umn.edu

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Student Utility Worker

Class No. 2791

Qualifications/Experience

  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Knowledge of common hand and power tools
  • Previous mechanical experiences helpful but not required
  • Must be punctual, reliable and have the ability to work with people

Typical Job Duties

  • Assists maintenance mechanic with the maintenance and repair of building components such as plumbing accessories; window glass, screens, doors, locks from work orders.
  • Operates hand & power tools and snow removal equipment.
  • Changes light bulbs, restock supplies, organize and clean maintenance shop and mechanical spaces.
  • Makes minor repairs to small equipment such as vacuum cleaners.
  • Moves furniture, collects trash.
  • Uses cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals as assigned.

Other Information

  • Starting pay $8.36/hr
  • Uniform shirts and lockers are provided
  • Opportunity for break time and summer work
  • Flexible hours
  • Work where you live
  • Ongoing training
  • Monthly work safety projects Pay check every other Wednesday
  • Employee handbook
  • Work study positions available

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Summer Assistant

Job Description:

The Summer Assistant (SA) is a live-in student staff member in the department of Housing & Residential Life. SAs are expected to work effectively with the Summer Coordinators, Business Operations Supervisors, Facility Operations Supervisors, Residence Directors and the Coordinators and Director of Conference and Event Services to provide contracted housing arrangements and related services to conference attendees, students enrolled in summer session and guests. This work is often fast-paced and sometimes challenging because summer attendee numbers are often large but accommodations are mostly short-term. SAs are expected to be flexible, deal successfully with change and reflect a customer-service attitude. Download application packet for more details.

Information Session(s)

  • Coffman Union Room 324 Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6 p.m.
  • Coffman Union Room 324 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 12 p.m.

(Attendance is highly recommended, but not required)

Application deadline - February 22, 2008
NOTE: The application packet must be turned into the Housing & Residential Life Office located in Comstock Hall between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on February 22nd only. You will sign up for your individual interview when you drop off your application packet.

Interviews

Please note the individual interviews will take place on:

  • Tuesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 4 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 5 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 5 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The interview will be 30 minutes in length and will take place in Comstock Hall Ballroom. Please come to the front lobby of Comstock Hall to check-in.

Other Dates:

  • March 14, 2008 - SA selection results sent over email
  • May 18, 2008 - SAs move into Frontier Hall
  • May 19, 2008 - SAs begin training

Download 2008 SA Application

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