Casual Office Assistant

The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI, http://www.isrdi.umn.edu) is looking for an office assistant to work with its Admin team. We are looking for individuals to be responsible for office reception and operations assistance during weekday business hours. This is an immediate opening for Summer 2026, possibly into the Fall Semester. In this role, you will function as part of a reception and administrative support team and provide service to staff and visitors to the Institute. Your duties will include the following: Oversee front desk operations including assigning work for undergraduate desk employees. General office support such as typing, filing, errands, faxing, and copying; distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and courier services; operations and facilities support; special event assistance, including setup and cleanup; conference room scheduling and monitoring; and HR and financial support tasks.

Temporary appointment for summer 2026. Work is limited to no more than 14 hours/week. Shifts are during regular business hours, 8AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday. There are NO evening or weekend hours available.

Starting rate: $18.72/hour
Office Location: This position requires on-site work in our Willey Hall (West Bank) office.

Required: Undergraduate degree or 2 years relevant experience. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Computer skills in Google Docs and Sheets as well as Microsoft applications of Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to work independently when required with attention to detail. Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.

Preferred: Leadership experience with a diverse team. Customer service skills in-person and on the telephone. Experience working in an office environment and with office equipment such as copiers, faxes, and printers. Experience with PeopleSoft applications, either HRMS or EFS. Experience with events planning or coordination.

The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation is an interdisciplinary research institute that provides the infrastructure and services to support the work of its four centers: IPUMS, the Minnesota Population Center, the Life Course Center, and the Minnesota Research Data Center. The work of the Institute and its centers advances our knowledge of societies and populations across time and space, including economic and demographic behavior, health, well-being, and human-environment interactions.

Pay is $18.72

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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