Responsibilities of this position include:

60% Program Development and Support

Assessment and evaluation of programs for both internal and external use
Serve as contact person for programs and respond to student and/or campus partner needs
Oversight of budget expenditures
Communicate with faculty involved in programs
Develop and implement signature community building activities
Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to student participation in programs

30% Student Recruitment and Oversight

Recruitment of new UMD students to participate in the programs.
Recruitment of current UMD students to serve as mentors, workers, etc
Hiring of UMD students, including tracking of paperwork completion and raises

10% Instruction and Outreach

Teach UST 1000 courses for Sustainability LLC and Transfer Students
Maintain publicity via website and social media
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

BA/BS in relevant field and 3 or more years of related professional experience. Knowledge of principles and methods, or related master’s degree with proven ability to perform job.
Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Demonstrated organizational, problem solving, and planning skills
Interest in STEM disciplines
Experience working with students directly in programmatic efforts
Background in student affairs or higher education
Maintain relationships with campus partners to ensure success of programmatic efforts
About the Department
Swenson College includes all the “STEM” disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math) at UMD.

The science departments include:

Biology
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics & Astronomy
The engineering departments include:

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
We are the home of the:

Large Lakes Observatory
Iron Range Engineering Program
Integrated Biosciences graduate program
Water Resources Science graduate program
Advanced Materials Center
Air Force ROTC Aerospace Studies program
We also have close affiliations with the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) and the Minnesota Sea Grant program.
With more than 3,200 undergraduate and 200 graduate students, Swenson College is the largest college at UMD and the third largest in the University of Minnesota system.

Benefits
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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