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Job ID360842 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job The Center on Women, Gender and Public Policy seeks temporary research assistants (for Summer 2024) to support a research project examining the relationship between the race, ethnic, and gender identity of elected officials in Latin America and changing political agendas. We seek hard-working and self-starting individuals with fluency in Spanish, comfort working with Excel, and attention to detail. Background understanding of the Latin American context is preferred. Recent graduates encouraged to apply. 2-3 positions available. 20-35 hours per/week. The Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy illuminates gender-based disparities through research, teaching, and public engagement. Our work is grounded in three key values: Intersectionality, Holistic Perspective, and Public Engagement. Receive training on how to research and code characteristics of individual legislators and evaluate legislative proposals for inclusion in a research data base. Research the profiles of individual legislators over time from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and code their characteristics in an Excel spreadsheet. Read and understand proposed legislation, and code the legislation for its substantive content, in an excel spreadsheet. Work with a small research team to coordinate, cross-check, and clean the data to prepare for analysis. Possibly support quantitative analysis. Other, related tasks as needed. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Spanish fluency or very strong Spanish reading skills Comfort working with Excel Detail-oriented and organized Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Latin American context, especially the Andean region How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.