
Non-Exempt Casual - School of Mathematics
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time / Temporary$16–36/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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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.
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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:
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(50%) Collaborate with School of Mathematics faculty and/ or staff to facilitate ongoing projects
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(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
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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].
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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.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Penn State University153 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition38 open
- Johns Hopkins University33 open
- 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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