Project Assistant with the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies
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Job No: 509363
Division/Organization: School of Human Ecology
Department: Centers
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: Nancy Nicholas Hall
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $19,244
Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Graduate Assistant-Programs/Projects, Honoring Context and Culture
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Department Overview:
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The Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies (CommNS) is a hub for collaboration and exchange among faculty, students, and community partners. The CommNS fosters work and learning partnerships that advance the well-being of communities, as well as the civic and nonprofit sectors. Co-Create is a CommNS team dedicated to informing community-led social change through collaborative research, evaluation, and facilitation. All our projects are grounded in co-creation—we work hand in hand with those closest to an issue to find new paths forward. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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8/18/25 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Partially Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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Minimum: 13.32 |
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Schedule:
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hybrid work, weekly check-ins required, some in-person meetings |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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Minimum: $2138 |
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Number of Positions:
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1 |
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Qualifications:
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Strong skills in writing, research, communication, and organization. Experience working with qualitative data collection and analysis. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Preference given to School of Human Ecology students. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Experience in the Google suite and Microsoft suite
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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The Project Assistant will primarily support evaluation activities for the Rooted in Learning project, a collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York. Under the supervision and support of Dr. Amy Washbush, the PA will engage in data collection activities (e.g., survey administration, conducting interviews and focus groups) and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, prepare summary briefs and other dissemination materials, and participate in meetings with project partners and other stakeholders. Additionally, the PA will support other Co-Create activities as needed, such as contributing to data collection for other projects, editing reports of colleagues, and helping prepare communication materials related to Co-Create.
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Physical Demands:
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none
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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