Part-Time Admin & Research Assistant (Temp/Casual)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Of Minnesota in Minnesota is seeking part-time, temporary casual staff to provide a broad range of administrative or research support. Positions can be up to 67 days per year for temporary and up to 14 hours weekly for casual roles.

This pool posting is for potential openings during 2026/27 and summer 2026. Responsibilities include supporting faculty with research, preparing documents and presentations, updating webpages, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with reports

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Relevant skills and experience related to temporary positions such as administration, communications, event support and logistics, technology support and training, and research.
• Excellent computer skills in Google and Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred qualifications include BA/BS or combination of education and experience, plus prior department experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, proofreading, spelling, and grammar.
• Proven ability to work independently and strong organization skills, with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with electronic calendaring.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative or research support as assigned and in consultation with supervisors.
• Assist with webpage updates, preparing documents, PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist faculty with research projects, collect, analyze, and code data, compile reports.
• Design and conduct experiments or surveys as needed.
• Recruit participants as needed and help prepare presentations for conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Electronic calendaring

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

BA/BS or related education/experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University Of Minnesota in Minnesota is seeking part-time, temporary casual staff to provide a broad range of administrative or research support. Positions can be up to 67 days per year for temporary and up to 14 hours weekly for casual roles.

This pool posting is for potential openings during 2026/27 and summer 2026. Responsibilities include supporting faculty with research, preparing documents and presentations, updating webpages, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with reports