The Carlson School Head Orientation Peer Leader (HOPL) is preferably an undergraduate CSOM student with previous leadership experience. In addition to the duties of an undergraduate OPL (Orientation Peer Leader), they take on a leadership role within the team and help mentor/support around 6-8 OPLs. This position is IN PERSON except for the remote work option in May (not including the mandatory in-person two-day training sessions) and remote Orientation sessions. In addition to the leadership experience gained, the Carlson School Head Orientation Peer Leader will be paid $16.78/hour.

Anticipated Work Schedule: 

• Flexible state date on May 12, 2025 (in person or remote): Work 1-3 hours/week

• Co-host mandatory OPL training on May 28 & May 29 in 2-245 Hanson Hall

• June to August 2025 (in person): Refer to the position description link below for a complete list of dates and times.

Visit https://z.umn.edu/CarlsonHOPL for the full position description. 

The Carlson School Orientation Peer Leaders (OPLs) are undergraduate students who help welcome and support our incoming students at summer Orientation. This position is IN PERSON except for working remote Orientation sessions. They are some of the first Carlson students our new students get to meet! OPLs will facilitate group discussions, manage logistical support, and provide registration support during Orientation. OPLs will also help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for our new students and their guests. In addition to the leadership experience gained, Carlson Orientation Peer Leaders will be paid $16/hour.

Anticipated Work Schedule: 

• Mandatory OPL training on May 28 & May 29 in 2-245 Hanson Hall

• June to August 2025 (in person): Refer to the position description link below for a complete list of dates and times.

Visit https://z.umn.edu/CarlsonOPL for the full position description.

The Enrollment Team at the Carlson School of Management is recruiting rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to serve as Carlson School Ambassadors for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The Carlson School Ambassadors are a service-oriented team of current students who provide a welcoming atmosphere to future students and their families. They play a vital role in serving as the face of the Carlson School to prospective students by sharing their knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for the school while providing extra-mile customer service. Ambassadors are responsible for various activities such as leading Carlson School facilities tours, visiting partner schools and organizations, communicating with future students, assisting donors, serving as media representatives, and more. All Carlson Ambassadors will be compensated $15/hr. Candidates who can serve the entire year will be given preference. 

Anticipated Work Schedule: Average 2-3 hours a week which includes:

• Bi-weekly group trainings and Carlson Facilities Tours on Fridays

• Some evenings for events, varied times for individualized tours as requested

• Meeting 1:1 with a mentor returning ambassador 

Visit https://z.umn.edu/carlsonambassadors for the full position description.

The Student Engagement & Development team at the Carlson School of Management is recruiting Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to serve as Carlson Crew Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Design Your Life courses in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. These individuals help new Carlson first-year and transfer students with their transition to university life both in and out of the classroom through individual and small group meetings. Carlson Crew TAs also serve as peer leaders on College Day and teaching assistants in their assigned BA1021 - Design Your Life class section. By facilitating small group discussions, fostering community, and serving as a mentor and role model for these students, Carlson Crew TAs are an instrumental part of the first-year experience.  A note - you can be a Carlson Crew TA and hold any other position on this page as well as a Welcome Week Leader or Orientation Leader. Crew TAs will be paid $16/hr.

Anticipated Work Schedule: Average of 3-6 hours a week in Fall 2025 which includes:

• Attending Spring Kick-Off Meeting (May 2, 12:00-1:30pm)

• Attending College Day 2025 (August 28th)

• Weekly trainings (Fall Fridays 12:00-1:15pm) 

• Attending weekly in-person class section (semi-flexible based on the Fall class section availability)

• 1:1 meetings with new students (flexible)

• Grading DYL classwork (flexible)

Please visit https://z.umn.edu/CrewTA for the full position description. 

Transfer students are also strongly encouraged to apply!

The Carlson School Outreach Ambassadors are a team of diverse students committed to outreach within local schools and community groups. The aim is to inspire and encourage young students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to pursue higher education and consider a career in business. Make a difference for youth, develop leadership and communication skills, and receive mentorship/guidance from professional staff while earning $15.75 per hour. Time commitment is 8-10 hours per month, mostly on Fridays. Must be a full-time student in good academic standing at the Carlson School of Management to apply, and in at least the second year of college by Fall 2025.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

• 1-2 Fridays per month based on sign ups. Shifts are anywhere from 2-5 hours that take place during the regular school day.

• Trainings and meetings monthly

• Additional events TBD

Visit https://z.umn.edu/CarlsonOutreach for the full position description.

Emerging Leaders of Color (ELOC) is a eight-month college pathway program hosted by the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. The program will serve around 75 high school students (9th-12th grade). Students attend sessions at the Carlson School one Saturday every month for college preparation, lectures on various business topics, professional development, and mentorship from a current Carlson student. Each ELOC mentor will support and coach a group of approximately 10 high school mentees throughout the 8-month program. The ELOC program provides an outstanding leadership, event management and service opportunity for a diverse group of undergraduate students who will represent the Carlson School of Management and collaborate with Carlson departments and the greater UMN community.  All ELOC mentors will be compensated at $15.75/hr.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

• One Saturday per month  starting in September and ending in April for six hours each

• Trainings at start of year ( Late August and early September)

• Weekly planning meetings with team members

Visit https://z.umn.edu/ELOCmentors for the full position description.

The Business Operations team at the Carlson School of Management is recruiting freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to serve as Front Desk Assistants for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Front Desk Assistants are the first point of contact for students, alumni, staff, and visitors, ensuring exceptional service in both in-person and virtual environments. This role includes staffing both the Gold and Maroon Lobby front desks, providing support across key areas of the Undergraduate Program. It offers a unique opportunity to develop communication, customer service, time management, and leadership skills while contributing to projects that support the program’s mission. Front Desk Assistants will be compensated starting at $15.25/hour, with a time commitment of a minimum of 6 hours/week and an average of 9 hours/week. 

Please visit z.umn.edu/CarlsonUGFD for the full job description.

The Student Life and Career Design (SLCD) team is recruiting students who are current sophomores or juniors to serve as Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. These positions will be paid an hourly rate of $15.75/hr. Students hired as PCCs will serve as peer educators and BA 2021 teaching assistants, and work as an extension of the SLCD staff to provide high-quality service to Carlson undergraduate students.

“ Being a PCC has been an incredible experience to sharpen my career skills as you become an expert, along with communication, problem-solving, and compassion. It is truly rewarding to see a fellow peer grow in their own career journey and achieve the goals that you help them set. Overall, it is a fun way to meet new people, have a flexible and autonomous schedule, and make a real difference in your peer's life.” -PCC ‘20-’21

Anticipated Work Schedule: Average of 10-12 hours per week

• 8 hours/week in person Monday - Friday (Semi-Flexible)

• 2-4 hours/week grading & other presentations (Flexible)

Learn more about the PCC role here!

The THRIVE program is hiring Peer Mentors for Fall 2025. Having a commitment to diversity and understanding the importance it plays in the Carlson community, Peer Mentors will help and guide students in the program via one-on-one meetings, authentic personal connections, and by connecting them with UMN resources. In addition, Peer Mentors will collaborate with each other to create new events and to come up with meaningful ways to engage all our Scholars. With support from supervisors, the THRIVE Peer Mentors are responsible for the idea generation and implementation of THRIVE programming, developing leadership, communication, event planning, and time management skills. While shaping the future of THRIVE Scholars and affecting positive changes at the Carlson School, all Peer Mentors earn $15.00 per hour. Time commitment is 5-8 hours per week, and you must be a current THRIVE member to apply.

Visit https://z.umn.edu/ThriveMentor for the full position description.

The Student Life & Career Design team at the Carlson School of Management is recruiting Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to serve as Carlson Crew Mentors for Fall 2024. These individuals help first-year Carlson students with their transition to university life. They serve as a mentor to students who are NOT in the Design Your Life class and support them through one-to-one check-ins and small group meetings. By fostering community and serving as a role model, Carlson Crew Mentors are an instrumental part of the first-year experience. A note, you can be a Carlson Crew Mentor and hold any other position on this page (Except Carlson Crew TA) as well as a Welcome Week Leader or Orientation Leader. Crew Mentors will be paid $15.75/hr.

Anticipated Work Schedule: Average of 2-4 hours a week which includes:

• Weekly trainings (Fridays 12:00-1:15pm)

• 1:1 meetings with new students (flexible)

• Small group events/outings (flexible)

Please visit https://z.umn.edu/CrewMentor for the full position description.

The Carlson Global Scholars program is hiring 1 more student to serve as the Global Scholars Intern for Fall 2025. The team consists of 2 interns, responsible for developing programs/events for international students at the Carlson School that will provide opportunities to learn more about majors, careers, as well as, providing interaction with domestic peers and international alumni. This position earns $15.00 per hour and the time commitment is 3-5 hours per week. Preference will be given to international applicants. 

Visit https://z.umn.edu/GlobalScholars for the full job description.