- Job ID: 362644
- Location: Twin Cities
- Job Family: Supplemental Employee
- Full/Part Time: Part-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Job Code: 0001
- Employee Class: Civil Service
About the Job
The Water Resource Center hires seasonal employees annually to advance research and education in our program. These positions are either temporary or casual in nature (see definition below). All of the positions hired are hourly, with schedules set by a supervisor which may vary.
To be considered for a variety of these positions, applicants must apply to this job posting. These positions have various required and minimum qualifications; applicants will be qualified for these opportunities as they are received and reviewed. Some restrictions do apply.
Eligibility and Restrictions:
- Students not enrolled in any of the UMN system campuses
- Not currently employed by the University of Minnesota.
- Employees in these positions perform a wide variety of non-academic and/or academic work responsibilities on a temporary or casual work schedule.
- Minnesota Statute limits the eligibility, number of hours and/or days worked in this job classification.
- The definition of temporary: Employees are limited to 67 or fewer days of work in a calendar year.
- 100 day temporary: Students who are not enrolled at any of the University of Minnesota system campuses but are full-time students from a nonprofit or public institution prior to being hired and intend to continue as a student during or after the temporary employment; under age 22; and the appointment does not exceed 100 workdays in a calendar year.
- The definition of casual: Employees can work 14 or fewer hours each week and are not limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year.
Position Summary: This position will support the Minnesota Stormwater Research Program (“stormwater program”) at the Water Resources Center by assisting with grant management, communications, and event activities, examples of which are provided below.
Responsibilities:
50% Pre-Award Support Activities:
● Help develop the proposal templates and appendices for the request for proposals
● In collaboration with WRC staff, update templates and instructions for the proposal submission process to the online grant management program, WizeHive
● Provide direction and support to applicants, principal investigators and research teams as needed to ensure complete and timely proposal submissions
● Organize and provide summary information for proposals received
● Collate and summarize advisory board reviews of research project proposals
30% Communications Support Activities:
● Create content and design concepts for stormwater research program website updates
● Continuously review and website pages to make sure information is current and coordinated needed updates with communications team
● Develop new graphics to communicate stormwater concepts
● Capture photos and videos of projects or events as needed
● Produce finished videos for outreach & education as needed
15% Event Support Activities:
● Assist with the coordination of research symposiums, workshops, and other events as needed
● Capture and summarize discussions in effective and useful formats
5% Administration:
● Participate in team meetings
Qualifications:
BA/BS in water resources sciences; hydrology; civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering; watershed science, management and policy; environmental education; urban or regional planning; or closely related fields relevant to water management and water quality with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six (6) years.
Additional Information:
This is a continuous posting, applicants will be hired as positions become available throughout the academic year. Applicants will be contacted as positions sporadically become available.
About the Department
The University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center provides leadership in freshwater management through cutting-edge research, educational opportunities for students and professionals, and community outreach. Authorized by Congress as one of the nation’s 54 water resources research institutes, we also connect the research expertise at the University to research problems at the national level.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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 the U of M
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 the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
