Experience Development
Do what you love! There are many student jobs to choose from, including office assistant, customer service associate, building manager, and more.
Working for Student Unions & Activities
Student Unions & Activities employs more than 250 students in retail, event planning, building management, marketing and student activities. Student workers in our department develop valuable career skills while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of on-campus employment. Our department strives to foster a supportive environment where students of all backgrounds can flourish and connect with one another. No matter what you’re studying on campus, working for Student Unions & Activities allows you to gain real-world leadership skills while earning money for school.
Student Job Postings
| Title | Openings | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Assistant | 4 | Coffman Memorial Union | Marketing |
| Student Manager with Goldy's Gameroom | 2 | Coffman Memorial Union | Retail |
| Event Planner - Music | 1 | Coffman Memorial Union | Activities & Programs |
| Audio Visual Technician | 1 | St. Paul Student Center | Facilities |
| Customer Service Associate with Gopher Spot | 5 | St. Paul Student Center | Retail |
| Administrative Office Assistant - Student Unions & Activities | 3 | Coffman Memorial Union | Administration |
| Payroll/HR Assistant | 2 | Coffman Memorial Union | Administration |
| Student Manager with Gopher Spot | 2 | St. Paul Student Center | Retail |
96% of student employees would recommend working at Student Unions & Activities to others.
95% of student employees reported a positive effect on their career development.
94% of student employees reported a positive effect on their personal life.
Student Development Outcomes
Student Unions & Activities bases its culture around the Student Development Outcomes (SDO). Employers look for these seven characteristics when hiring new graduates. Over the course of their careers at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students are expected to develop in these seven areas through academic, employment and social opportunities.
Our department intentionally bases job descriptions around the SDOs. Formal performance reviews and casual coaching conversations are rooted in these seven crucial characteristics. Read more to learn about how each SDO relates to jobs in our department!
Responsibility and Accountability
Makes appropriate decisions regarding their own behavior. Meets agreed upon expectations. Follows through on commitments.
Independence and Interdependence
Appropriately determines when to act alone and when to consult others. Demonstrates ability to initiate action and engage others to enhance outcome.
Goal Orientation
Manages behavior to accomplish specific outcomes. Maintains sufficient motivation to achieve goals. Demonstrates effective planning and purposeful behavior.
Self Awareness
Expects the best from self and others. Accurately assesses personal strengths and weaknesses. Shows interest in learning about others and their accomplishments.
Resilience
Able to recover from disappointment or bad experience and continue to work successfully.
Appreciation of Differences
Works effectively with others, despite differences. Seeks out different perspectives to improve decision making. Respects the values and beliefs of others.
Tolerance of Ambiguity
Demonstrates intellectual and emotional ability to perform in complicated environments and the absence of standard operating procedures.