Student Worker Administrator

The Student Worker Administrator supports the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) in creating high-quality, meaningful student employment experiences that advance student learning, skill development, and career readiness. This role serves as a resource for supervisors, departments, and student employees, ensuring compliance with University policies, fostering consistent employment practices, and strengthening the overall student employment ecosystem within CLA. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, but it is not fully remote.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Key Responsibilities:
Operational Workflow & Systems Management (80%)

• Project Coordination: Coordinate college-wide student employment processes, including job postings, search process, TDX hiring tickets, and onboarding, TDX term tickets.
• Administrative Consultation: Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative departments regarding the navigation of University employment systems, fiscal codes (chartstrings), and hiring procedures.
• Process Documentation: Design, maintain, and audit a comprehensive library of operational resources, standardized templates, and procedural guides to ensure college-wide consistency for student supervisors and student employees.
• Data Integrity: Oversee the accurate maintenance of student position numbers, student job codes, and chart field strings, ensuring all administrative records align with college and university requirements for student employment.

Departmental & Operational Support (10%)

• In partnership with CLA HR, develop trainings for student supervisors on best practices for supervising students and graduate students.
• Resource Optimization: Consult with departments on student staffing needs and to ensure student workers are integrated into the department workflow for optimal student worker experience.
• Logistical Liaison: Address questions or concerns from student employees related to roles, expectations, workplace experiences, pay issues, and/or referring to appropriate units as needed.
• Collaborating with departments helps with onboarding student workers.

Data, Assessment & Process Optimization (5%)

• Operational Auditing: Track and analyze student staffing trends and usage data to identify opportunities for administrative efficiency with student hiring support within CLASS.
• Strategic Recommendation: Gather feedback from supervisors and student workers to identify areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide data-informed recommendations to CLASS and Admin administrators on student employment needs, funding considerations, and process refinements.

Collaboration & Partnership (5%)

• Cross- Functional Support:
  • Collaborate with key campus partners, including CLA Human Resources, One Stop Student Services, Payroll, Office of Student Finance, and the CLA Career Services team.
  • Represent CLA in University-wide committees or working groups related to student employment, career readiness, or student success.
  • Coordinate 'Years of Service' program for CLASS.
  • Serve as backup to Hiring Manager and Director of Administrative Operations.
    

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a high level of attentiveness to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, email and calendaring applications
• Demonstrated experience working independently and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated evidence of strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an academic setting with several constituencies (e.g., faculty, staff and students, external contacts)
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse identities, cultures and communities
• Demonstrated highly refined ability to use discretion regarding confidential information
• Experience with student services, office management, or program administration in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar software. UMN programs are a plus
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
  

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.50; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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.

Required application materials: resume and cover letter.

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.

Priority Deadline Note: May 22, 2026

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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

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.

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 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).