Job Posting Closed: Minnesota Sea Grant Student Office Assistant Position
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is offering a student employee position within the administrative office of Minnesota Sea Grant. This role, located in room 132 of the Chester Park Building, provides an exciting opportunity to support all aspects of Sea Grant's mission, focusing on applied water science and enhancing the use and conservation of Great Lakes and Minnesota's inland water resources.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: - Maintaining a well-organized front office - Assisting scientists, extension educators, and communicators - Performing data searches and analyses - Managing inventory - Creating displays - Handling packing and shipping - Supporting program preparation and delivery - And a wide range of other emerging tasks
While interest or knowledge in water sciences is a plus, it is not a requirement, as training will be provided.
Qualifications
To be eligible, applicants must: - Be a student at the University of Minnesota (typically undergraduates) - Have the ability to perform organizational, administrative, and support tasks as described - No strict educational prerequisites beyond student status; training will be provided
Application Process
Interested students are invited to apply online through the University of Minnesota’s job application system. The application process involves: - Completing an online application - Attaching a cover letter and resume - Additional supporting documents can be uploaded after the initial application submission - For accommodations during the application process, contact is available via email or phone
Additional Information
- The position is estimated to be 15-20 hours per week
- The starting salary is $15.25 per hour
- The job offers a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university
- UMD provides an environment overlooking Lake Superior
- A background check is required for any employment offer
- The program attracts students looking for an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments
- Minnesota Sea Grant is a systemwide program of the University of Minnesota
- The position is one of 34 Sea Grant federal-university partnerships across the country
- The University of Minnesota Duluth consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities
- Staff and offices are located on the Dulth and St. Paul campuses
It's important to note that criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized, with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
Successful candidates will work with scientists, extension educators, and communicators on a broad range of programs, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and engaging work environment.
[1] Information obtained from the official job posting.
This job opportunity at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) within Minnesota Sea Grant offers a student an education-and-self-development experience, providing a comprehensive learning environment while supporting Sea Grant's mission in water science and conservation. The role, open to undergraduate students, involves various tasks that can help the candidate enhance their organizational, administrative, and support skills, despite no strict educational prerequisites beyond student status; training will be provided.
