Talent Assessment and Survey Specialist

The Assessment and Survey Specialist assesses, measures, and enhances the performance of employees in support of the organization's business goals and objectives. The position's focus is on implementing and managing general operations for the 360 assessments, any leadership assessments (i.e. Hogan), and the Employee Engagement Survey. Additionally, the person in this position independently manages time to ensure products and projects are delivered in a timely way and continuously improved. They should be flexible and adaptable and be able to follow processes to ensure accuracy. To succeed in this role, the applicant must possess a great track record of office management and administrative experience, including organizational skills and a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Location and Work environment: Hybrid flexible, in-person work is located on the UMN Twin Cities campus.

Work Schedule: Typical business hours, Monday through Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

Assessment & Evaluation (45%)

• Coordinate Hogan and 360 assessment administration, as well as other assessments as needed
• Lead evaluation processes of Talent Strategy programming by designing and distributing Qualtrics surveys; Develop standard and custom reports in Qualtrics
• Develop ability to adjust and adapt 360 assessments to meet individual unit needs.
• Present technical outcomes to a variety of audiences using data visualization software and techniques
• Produce and distribute survey and talent marketplace data to stakeholders

Project Management (45%)

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan for the Employee Engagement survey and leadership assessments
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including written processes and spreadsheets
• Prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and manage internal and external (e.g. vendor) deadlines

Communications and other (10%)

• Communicate effectively with HR business partners, stakeholders, and Employee Engagement vendors
• Oversee management of various Talent Strategy COE email inboxes and Employee Engagement email inbox
• Identify and resolve problems
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervise 1-3 student workers after six months in the role
  

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

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field, or a combination of related education and professional work experience to equal four years
• Project management/process improvement experience
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with Qualtrics or other experience management software
• Work experience in a higher education setting
• Project management certification
  

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) at the University of Minnesota partners with the campus community to support a strong, diverse workforce that drives the University's mission. We are guided by a vision to create a workplace where people feel connected, supported, and successful. Our approach is grounded in our core values of integrity, service, innovation, collaboration, and responsibility.

Pay Range: $50,500 per year - $59,500 per year; 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

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.

Resume and Cover Letter required to be considered.

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.

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).