Ed Psych Temporary Casual

About the Job

The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota has an occasional need for part‑time, temporary or casual employees. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026 – June 2027). The work schedule is temporary in nature, meaning the employee is limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year.

It can also be casual in nature, meaning the employee can work 14 or fewer hours per week. Employees in this position are paid an hourly rate; temporary and casual employees are not eligible for health insurance, vacation, sick leave, or the Regents Scholarship. These positions are mostly in‑person, either on the Twin Cities Campus or at a partner project site.

Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

• Support academic and/or research initiatives of the department (100%)
• Work with faculty and staff on various teaching and research projects
• Data collection when relevant to project goals
• Use computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, University Box, Canvas, Adobe Acrobat
• Comply with university required policies and procedures and complete required trainings as necessary
• Meet with manager as needed, online as well as in‑person
• Other duties as assigned, aligned to program/project needs

• High school diploma (or, high school equivalency), 2 years work experience, or lived experiences that align with project goals.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word/Excel and Qualtrics.
• Ability to communicate with manager and team members over email, phone, and/or video conference.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and/or (dis) abilities, including teachers and students.
• Attention to detail and autonomous worker.
• Capacity to use and navigate digital applications (e.g., iPads).
• Current driver's license and/or reliable transportation.

• Bachelor's degree with additional years of expereince or advanced degree with experience in the specialty area.
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be self‑directed.
• Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent word processing and data entry skills.

Pay Range: $15.25 – $60/hour depending on education/qualifications/experience. Final offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department. Time Appointment: variable. Position Type:
Temporary (up to 67 days) or Casual (no more than 14 hours a week). Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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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.