Student Employment Openings
Thank you for your interest in working for the Learning Abroad Center.

Student Peer Advisor Position: 

• Work Hours:
  • 8:30am-6:00pm on Mondays & 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesdays-Fridays.
• Work Days:
  • M-F (hours to be arranged)
• Total Hours:
  • Part-Time, 10-20hrs/week.
• Starting Hourly Rate:
  • $8.50
• Required/Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior participation in a study abroad program is required. Should have the ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced office; be punctual, conscientious and detail-oriented. Must be able to interact with student, staff and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner. Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups. Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and PeopleSoft is desirable. Some retail and/or administrative experience preferred.
• Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Reception support; answer phones, greet students &
    guests, intake application & confirmation materials. 50%
  • Provide travel services; take passport photos, sell and
    advise on products, use cash register. 20%
  • Student outreach/advising; lead study abroad
    First-Step orientation sessions. 10%
  • Administrative functions; database information &
    restock resource center supplies. 10%
  • Other projects as assigned. 10%
• To Apply:
• Please submit an application, resume and cover letter on the University of MN Employment web site (Requisition # 163818)
• or... submit a resume, cover letter and references in 230 Heller Hall (Attn: Sara Brown).

*Please note, you must be a current University of Minnesota student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program to hold a student job.