Title: Peer Assistant
Pay: $15/hr
The Honors Department is looking for individuals to assist with the day-to-day running of the office, front desk reception, and special projects. The successful candidate will work closely with departmental staff and leadership to ensure the completion of weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks.
Summary of primary responsibilities of the Peer Assistant role:
During normal operation, help ensure coverage of the reception areas between the hours of 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
-Ensure the completion of a variety of Honors-related tasks and other special projects as assigned by the Office Manager or other department leadership.
-Provide assistance and support by completing requested projects, data entry into departmental records, and maintenance of student and class records.
Required Qualifications:
-Currently enrolled full-time University of Minnesota undergraduate student in the Honors Program
-High degree of familiarity with Google Workspace [Gmail, Google calendar, Google Drive, Google Chat]
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work for the 2023/2024 school year and following school years until graduation
-Drive to learn new systems as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
-Prior office experience
-Familiarity with Slack workspaces
-Experience assisting faculty or research staff
-Ability to work during summer and school breaks
Work Hours:
About 10-20 hours/week during the school year, scheduled between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday (schedule to be arranged). This Spring, we are specifically looking for candidates who would be available from 10:30-11:30AM Tuesdays and Thursdays and/or 2:30-4:30 Mondays and Wednesdays, among other hours.
If interested, please send a resume and a brief cover letter or statement of interest to hkg@umn.edu. We will be reviewing application materials on a rolling basis and inviting candidates for virtual or in-person interviews as they are available after January 8th.