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Non-Exempt Casual - School of Mathematics

Part-time

Regents of the University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MNPart-time / Temporary$16–36/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$16–36/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The School of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota maintains a pool of casual employees for nonacademic and/or academic work as openings arise during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. Work is limited to 14 or fewer hours per week, with appointments made as needed based on need, funding, and performance. Duties may include collaborating with faculty or staff on ongoing projects and gathering and analyzing data.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Collaboration, nice to haveData Gathering, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required

Benefits

401(k) Match

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Job Duties

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Job ID375745

LocationTwin Cities

Job FamilySupplemental Employee

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryTemporary

Job Code0005

Employee ClassCivil Service

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About the Job

The School of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs to hire employees on a casual basis through the year. These positions perform a variety of nonacademic and/ or academic work responsibilities in a casual work schedule.

Casual: Limited to working 14 or fewer hours per week

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • (50%) Collaborate with School of Mathematics faculty and/ or staff to facilitate ongoing projects

  • (50%) Gather and analyze data

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 2026 - June 2027). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Educational, certification, and work experience requirements are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UMN job classifications.

*Any preferred qualifications are determined by the supervisor.

About the Department

The School of Mathematics, located in the heart of the College of Science and Engineering, has about sixty faculty covering essentially all areas of mathematics.

The School has a long history of interdisciplinary research, but is equally strong in the core areas of mathematics. PhD alumni and alumnae are spread throughout universities, colleges, industry, and national labs.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $16 - $36 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.

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 [email protected].

Diversity

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.

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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55455

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

375745

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 705 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16–36/hr
  • US median$18–24/hr288 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is 21% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Research Assistant hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Research Assistant jobs in Minnesota and 705 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (149 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 184 of the 705 open Research Assistant jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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