Program Facilitator

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, located in Minneapolis, seeks a Program Facilitator for the DHS Connecting Families grant to help organize and implement programs for individuals with disabilities and their families at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain.

The role involves co-facilitating both individual and group sessions, preparing materials, providing resources, and supporting communication and data collection, with hours in late afternoons/evenings at least once a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families; availability in late afternoon/evenings at least 1 day/week; access to tablet/computer with webcam; reliable WiFi; fluent in English.
• Preferred: background/experience as educator, special educator, social worker, psychologist, school psychologist, therapist, or related field OR pursuing a degree in one of these fields; knowledge of MN disability service systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Co-facilitate individual and group sessions.
• Assist in creating/locating/providing individualized resources for families.
• Support participant communication.
• Assist with data collection.

Skills

Fluent English

Co-facilitation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Job

The Program Facilitator for the DHS Connecting Families grant will assist in organizing and implementing programs for individuals with disabilities and their families at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain under PI Rebekah Hudock.

• 20% material preparation
• 50% co-facilitating individual and group sessions
• 10% assisting in creating/locating/providing individualized resources for families
• 10% participant communication
• 10% data collection

Work Location

MIDB 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis 55414

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families; availability in late afternoon and evenings at least 1 day/week; access to tablet/computer with a working webcam; reliable access to WiFi; fluent in speaking and understanding English

Preferred:

• background or experience as an educator, special educator, social worker, psychologist, school psychologist, therapist, or a related field OR pursuing an degree in one of these fields; knowledge of MN disability service systems (e.g., vocational rehabilitation services, special education transition planning, county/state disability supports (waivers, PCA, etc.)

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $30.00 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.

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.