Job ID: 376656
About the Job
Casual appointment for MIDB
Working less than 10 hours per week
Anticipated completion of appointment January 31, 2027
Hourly wage: $39.27
Overall:
Provide consultation and continuity of support across MIDB operations, safety, security and other administrative areas to ensure deep institutional knowledge and expertise is not lost.
Specific areas of focus:
About the Job
Casual appointment for MIDB
Working less than 10 hours per week
Anticipated completion of appointment January 31, 2027
Hourly wage: $39.27
Overall:
Provide consultation and continuity of support across MIDB operations, safety, security and other administrative areas to ensure deep institutional knowledge and expertise is not lost.
Specific areas of focus:
- Provide consultation and support to leadership teams during administration and operations team transition.
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required Qualifications
- Required BA/BS plus four years of experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal at least eight years.
- Experience with academic research facility with specific focus of administrative and operational areas.
- Capable of working with multiple stakeholders in the facility while implementing and overseeing day to day operations.
- Leadership skills including project management, effective communication, problem solving, relationship building, and collaboration.
- Previous experience working at an academic research facility which integrates research and clinical services.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience supporting administrative and operational areas including safety, security, shared services and special projects.
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is dedicated to fostering the healthy brain function of children across the lifespan with the mission to set and maintain a healthy trajectory for all children toward positive life outcomes through early neurobehavioral and mental health assessment, innovative targeted interventions, informed policy-making, compassionate child-advocacy, and community education. The MIDB's mission of basic and clinical research in the field of neurobehavioral development is supported by its Neuroimaging core, which fosters collaborations within departments at the University of Minnesota and across institutions to build teams with the highest possible degree of expertise.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $39.27/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
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.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
Diversity
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
Employment Requirements
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.
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.