Operations Crew

The Operations Crew supports Orientation & Transition Experiences by facilitating the check-in, attendance management, and event staffing for Welcome Week and Orientation. The Operations Crew serves as a valuable resource in assisting new students and their family members with the start of their transition experience and provides a first impression of the university.

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Responsiblities

  • Attend and participate in all training sessions.
  • Set-up and organize supplies for events and check-ins.
  • Facilitate check-in process of Welcome Week and Orientation.
  • Answer students and guests’ questions concerns.
  • Provide administrative support for Welcome Week and Orientation, including preparation of program materials.
  • Manage entrance to Welcome Week events.
  • Serve as a positive representative of the University of Minnesota and Orientation & Transition Experiences to new students and their guests.
  • Complete other projects/tasks as assigned.

Position Qualifications

  • Student employees must be at least 18 years old to work for Orientation & Transition Experiences.

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and dependable 

  • Organizational and communication skills 

  • Previous customer service experience

  • Enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota through Fall 2026 and be in good academic standing (2.3 GPA) 

  • Availability from May - September 2026 to fill the required hours of the position

  • Able and willing to work as early as 7 a.m

  • Interest in helping new students and families transition to the University of Minnesota

Time Commitment and Important Dates

  • Summer Orientation Operations Crew can anticipate working between 15 - 20 hours per week.
  • Welcome Week Operations Crew can anticipate working up to 35 hours per week. 

Compensation

Members of the Operations Crew are paid $15.25 per hour. 

Application

To apply for this position, please complete the application by April 6, 2026