Student Employment Specialist

Title: Student Employment Specialist
Job code: 8181TA
Employee Group: Civil Service
Full/Part Time (FTE): 100%
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About the job:
This position is responsible for providing excellent support to the University of Minnesota colleges, departments, and community partners hiring undergraduate and graduate students. Primary responsibilities include supporting on-campus and off-campus talent acquisition, advising on student employment policies and recruitment strategies, and planning student employment programs and events for the Twin Cities campus. This position will also provide support with graduate tuition benefit calculations and adjustments, and enter detailed information into our HRMS system to ensure the graduate benefit and work-study amounts are accurately reflected in the system.

We welcome applications from recent graduates and encourage them to apply.

Pay Range: $55,000 - $58,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Location and Work Environment: This is a hybrid position, with 1 - 2 days required on-campus or for student employment programs and events.

Work schedule: Typical business hours, Monday through Friday

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Student Support - 60%

• Graduate Assistant Employment - Support colleges and departments hiring graduate assistants at the University of Minnesota.
  • Administer graduate assistant tuition benefits and related tuition waivers. Enters detailed information into PeopleSoft.
  • Consult and advise on graduate assistant employment, related policies, and best practices.
  • Analyze data and resolve common issues.
  • Consult with hiring departments on how to best attract graduate students to open positions
  • Advise students on how to best obtain suitable employment
  • Advise on labor related inquiries related to posting positions and offer letters
  • Work closely with central Labor Relations to respond to inquiries related to the union contract.
• Undergraduate Student Employment - Support colleges and departments hiring undergraduate student workers at the University of Minnesota.
  • Support on-campus and off-campus student employees by planning and attending new student orientation sessions and student employment-related job fairs.
  • Recruit and manage current and future external employers participating in the community service programs. This entails managing the work of a student, ensuring alignment with their degree requirements. Ensuring work sites are safe for students.
  • Recruiting and employment consulting for on-campus students.

Staff and Faculty support - 40%

• Perform talent acquisition-related administrative work, support recruiters and hiring managers, and provide candidates with status updates.
• Ensure close collaboration with the hiring manager and other talent acquisition colleagues to enable smooth process handoffs
• Maintain a detailed understanding of jobs and associated requirements across the university
• Establish and maintain an effective communication process with hiring managers, from the requisition process through the interview process and to the offer and acceptance stage
• Escalates complex questions to Talent Acquisition Manager.
• As an individual contributor, models UMN's dedication to crafting an inclusive work environment and fostering a caring culture

Selection Criteria:

• Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Project and/or event planning experience.
• Experience working in SalesForce or a similar ticketing system
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills. Enjoys researching issues and developing a solution.
• Experience working in PeopleSoft

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four (4) years.

Preferred qualifications:

• BA/BS degree plus two (2) years working in Human Resources, Financial Aid, or a similar discipline.
• Previous experience working as or with student employees
  

Pay Range: $55,000 - $58,000 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.

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.

Required application materials: Resume

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).