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Applications for Fall 2024 roles are currently closed.
Please check back in the Fall semester for Spring 2025 opportunities to be posted.
Find job opportunities with the Carlson School!
The undergraduate program office is hiring student positions for the Fall 2024 semester! We have a variety of roles available for current undergraduate students (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits at the University of Minnesota).
Benefits of working in the UG office:
Location: you can easily work between classes
Staff: you have the opportunity to network with UG professional staff that support our students daily
Flexibility: we understand that you are a student first and an employee second and can be flexible around your course load
Audience: you will get to work with prospective students or your current peers
Pay: all opportunities are paid at an hourly rate of at least $15
To Apply:
Look through all open roles below and review the position descriptions to decide which roles most interest you (you can apply for as many roles as you want!)
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Upload a resume and enter your contact details and background information
Check the boxes for which roles you wish to apply for and follow the prompts to submit any additional materials
Other Positions
These positions are currently not accepting applications for Fall 2024, but may in the future. Check back again next semester to see!
The Enrollment Team at the Carlson School of Management is recruiting rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to serve as Carlson School Ambassadors for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. 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 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 Student Life & Career Design 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 2024 and Spring 2025. 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 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 (except Carlson Crew Mentor) as well as a Welcome Week Leader or Orientation Leader. Crew TAs will be paid $15.75/hr.
Anticipated Work Schedule: Average of 4-5 hours a week which includes:
Weekly trainings (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 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 2024.
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 Carlson School Head Orientation Peer Leader is and undergraduate CSOM student who previously served at least one summer as an Orientation Peer Leader (OPL), or served in an equivalent leadership role at Carlson. In addition to the duties of an OPL, they take on a leadership role within the team and help mentor/support OPLs. This position is IN PERSON with no virtual option available. The Head Carlson Orientation Peer Leader will be paid $17/hour.
Anticipated In-Person Work Schedule:
Mid-Late May 2024 (in person or remote): Work 1-3 hours/week, Co-host training on May 30 & May 31 in Hanson Hall
June to August 2024 (in person): Work 13-17 Orientation sessions, each around 8am-4pm.
Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtzRWYuTFDCci7U6nSGMG-VIqLAmoVFB2yPH3C_T0sg/edit?usp=sharing for the full position description.
The Student Life and Career Design (SLCD) team is recruiting students who will be sophomores or juniors during the Spring, to serve as Peer Career Coaches (PCCs). 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 through appointments with students on the topics of resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and networking skills, functional career areas, career programs and resources, and using Handshake. These positions will be paid an hourly rate of $15.75/hr. Candidates must have completed BA 2021: Design Your Career before Fall 2024.
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)
The THRIVE program is hiring Peer Mentors for Fall 2024. 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 Carlson Global Scholars program is hiring 1 more student to serve as the Global Scholars Intern for Spring 2024. 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.
The Carlson School Orientation Peer Leaders (OPLs) are undergraduate students who help welcome and support our incoming students at summer Orientation. They are some of the first Carlson students our new students get to meet! OPLs will host small & large group presentations, manage logistical support, and provide registration support during Orientation. OPLs will also help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere to our new students and their guests. In addition to the leadership experience gained, Carlson Orientation Peer Leaders will be paid $15/hour.
Anticipated In-Person Work Schedule:
Mandatory training sessions will take place May 30th & May 31st, 2024 in Hanson Hall.
Around 13-17 Orientation sessions will take place from 8am-4pm throughout June - August 2023. Specific Orientation dates are TBD.
Visit https://z.umn.edu/CarlsonOPL for the full position description.
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