Casual Nonexempt- ME FY27 Continuous Recruitment.

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,008 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking casual employees for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty on research and gathering data. This flexible role allows for up to 14 hours of work each week and is ideal for those looking to gain experience in an academic setting.

Applicants must hold a high school degree or equivalent. Pay ranges from $15.25 to $120.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Retirement plans are available for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• Qualifications determined by supervisor in consultation with Human Resources, based on comparable UMN job classifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ME faculty and/or research staff to facilitate ongoing research.
• Gather and analyze data.

Education

High school degree (or equivalent GED)

Job description

About the Job

This position is limited to 14 or fewer hours of work each week. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs to hire employees on a Casual basis throughout the year. These positions perform a variety of nonacademic and/or academic work responsibilities in a Casual work schedule. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July - June). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as‑needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance. At the discretion of the supervisor, H-1B sponsorship may be provided to those who currently hold a valid visa and are present in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ME faculty and/or research staff to facilitate ongoing research (50%)
• Gather and analyze data (50%)

Qualifications

• High school degree (or equivalent GED).
• Educational credentials, work experience, and/or certifications in specific area/field that do not exceed those of comparable UMN job classifications. Qualifications determined by supervisor in consultation with Human Resources.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.25 - $120.00 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.