At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we seek new knowledge that can change how we all work and live. We prepare students to meet the great challenges facing our state, our nation, and our world. And we apply our expertise as students, faculty, and staff to engage with communities across Minnesota.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

The Office of Human Resources at the University of Minnesota strategically leads and partners with our community to provide the diverse workforce and organizational capabilities that drive excellence at the University.

Vision

Create the diverse workplace of the future where people are engaged, connected, thriving, and achieving.

Values

Integrity, service, innovation, collaboration, responsibility

Why Work for Us

Working at the University, you’ll be a vital part of our mission of education, research, and community outreach. 

We are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). In addition, the U of M received the Seven Seals Award in 2019 from the Minnesota Chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Our Benefits

If you are considering working at the University, take some time to explore our total rewards, including benefits designed to help and your family be healthy physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and professionally. We offer a wide range of benefits, including full medical, dental, and pharmacy plans; a comprehensive wellbeing program; retirement plans; tuition benefits; leadership development and training; and much more.