2026-2027 Non-Exempt Temporary - History

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's History Department seeks temporary, part-time staff to support administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology, and research. Pay varies by role and qualifications, with hourly compensation.

Typical duties include editing, proofreading, data analysis, and creating communications, as well as assisting with website updates and event coordination. This pool-style posting allows for future openings based on need and funding.

Qualifications

• BA in History or related field is required.
• Relevant experience areas include administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology, social media, and research.
• Candidates should demonstrate ability to support multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, communications, and research support for various projects.
• Edit, type, proofread documents, and review grants or course materials.
• Assist with records management, data translation, and dissemination of findings.
• Support website and social media communications and on-site event staffing.

Skills

Administration

Communications

Community engagement

Event support

Technology support

Social media support

Research support

Education

B.A. in History or related subject

Job description

About the Job

Title: 2026-27 Non-Exempt Temporary - History

Job code: 0006

Employee Group: Temp Civil Service

Full/Part Time (FTE): Hourly

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About the Job:

The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs temporary, part-time employees to carry out various projects and provide support in the following areas: administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology and research.

Typical duties may include:

Administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology and research. Edits, types & proofreads correspondence, documents, reviews, grants, course materials, etc. Records and maintains manual/computerized files. Researches and analyzes data and findings and translates it for dissemination. Tracks and evaluates the impact of initiatives and programs. Translates information for communications. Develops website and social media communications. Manages event planning, including project management and onsite staffing.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur. 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. Rate of pay varies based upon role.

Location and Work environment: Dependent on the needs of the position.

Work Schedule: Hourly, dependent on the needs of the position.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• B.A. degree in History or a related subject.
• 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, social media support, and research support

About the Department

About the Department of History

For well over a century, Minnesota's Department of History has cultivated its special role within the liberal arts and pursued its mission with great distinction. We are proud of what we have accomplished and eagerly look forward to building on this legacy of excellence as we move through the twenty-first century. History Department faculty members share a uniform enthusiasm for scholarship and a dedication to research and publication. They have pursued historical evidence "in the field" in Northern China and Southern Africa, in archives in Paris and Nantucket, in libraries in Hangzhou and Dublin. The sources they study include ancient cuneiform tablets and Soviet newspapers, census records and science fiction, interviews and trial transcripts.

At Minnesota, we see scholarship, teaching, service, and outreach to the community in Minnesota and beyond as mutually reinforcing. All members of the faculty teach at all levels from freshmen surveys through graduate seminars. Many faculty members have won awards in recognition of the high quality of their scholarship, teaching, and advising, and research. They have received fellowships from the most prestigious foundations and government granting agencies. We have a lively community of graduate student scholar-teachers. Our undergraduate major prepares some of the best students in the College of Liberal Arts for a variety of careers. Faculty and students are engaged in a variety of outreach and service-learning projects that bring historical scholarship and a sense of the past to the wider community.

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social science and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1200 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 14,000 undergraduate students, half of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, and over 1,600 graduate students and has an annual all-funds budget of over $250 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 viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

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Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.25 - $50.15 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.

Diversity

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

Employment Requirements

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.

About University of Minnesota

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 Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.