Ed Psych Temporary Casual

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,008 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks part-time, temporary employees in the Department of Educational Psychology for support in teaching and research initiatives. Candidates must have a high school diploma with related experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

The pay range is $15.25 to $60 per hour based on qualifications. The position allows for flexible work hours and is primarily in-person with some remote work possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or, high school equivalency, with 2 years of work experience or relevant lived experiences.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word/Excel and Qualtrics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members over various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support academic and research initiatives of the department.
• Work with faculty and staff on various teaching and research projects.
• Data collection relevant to project goals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work with diverse communities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Qualtrics

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About the Job

The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota has an occasional need for part‑time, temporary or casual employees. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026 – June 2027). The work schedule is temporary in nature, meaning the employee is limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year. It can also be casual in nature, meaning the employee can work 14 or fewer hours per week. Employees in this position are paid an hourly rate; temporary and casual employees are not eligible for health insurance, vacation, sick leave, or the Regents Scholarship. These positions are mostly in‑person, either on the Twin Cities Campus or at a partner project site. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Support academic and/or research initiatives of the department (100%)
• Work with faculty and staff on various teaching and research projects
• Data collection when relevant to project goals
• Use computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, University Box, Canvas, Adobe Acrobat
• Comply with university required policies and procedures and complete required trainings as necessary
• Meet with manager as needed, online as well as in‑person
• Other duties as assigned, aligned to program/project needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (or, high school equivalency), 2 years work experience, or lived experiences that align with project goals.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word/Excel and Qualtrics.
• Ability to communicate with manager and team members over email, phone, and/or videoconference.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and/or (dis)abilities, including teachers and students.
• Attention to detail and autonomous worker.
• Capacity to use and navigate digital applications (e.g., iPads).
• Current driver's license and/or reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with additional years of expereince or advanced degree with experience in the specialty area.
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be self‑directed.
• Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent word processing and data entry skills.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.25 – $60/hour depending on education/qualifications/experience. Final offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department. Time Appointment: variable. Position Type: Temporary (up to 67 days) or Casual (no more than 14 hours a week). Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

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.