Student Move-in Assistant - Housing & Residential Life

Position Description
This position will play a critical role in helping execute new student move-in on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Welcome Week each year. This is a short term position that will include up to 2 hours of training prior to move-in and up to 12 hours of work on each move-in day.

Work Tasks
Working alongside building captains to provide direction to Welcome Week Leaders and other move-in volunteers
Providing direction to students and families regarding all aspects of move-in (traffic control, parking management, wayfinding, vehicle unloading, check-in, ect.)
Maintain the supplies needed for move-in (carts, flags, cones, maps, parking QR codes, etc.)
Cover tasks as needed so others can take breaks (you will also be provided breaks with others covering your tasks).

Work Environment
Almost all work will be done outside in the August weather. Employees should be prepared for working in heat, rain, and/or rapidly changing weather conditions.
Almost all work will be done standing and will involve significant walking
Employees should be prepared to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds while working move-in.
Employees will be provided 2 polo shirts to wear during move-in and are allowed to wear shorts and head covering as desired.

$15.00 per hour

Must be a current Univesrity of Minnesota student enrolled in at least 6 credits for Fall 2022 semester.

Pay Range: $17.00/hr depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have 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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

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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.