Assistant Evaluator (Student Worker)
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part time: Full-time
- Regular/Temporary: Temporary
- Closing date: February 28, 2025
- Days of Work: Monday – Friday/flex time available
- Assignment Dates: Typically, May through August
- Salary/Hourly Wage: $23.26/hourly
The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is now accepting
applications for paid student assistant evaluators within the Program
Evaluation division. OLA conducts nonpartisan research on a wide
variety of public policies, programs, and state agencies. In this
position, you will work in a small team under the direction of a
supervisor to contribute meaningfully to our program evaluations or
special reviews while developing your research and communication
skills. Visit our website for more information on the OLA at
https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us.
Job Duties
With training and assistance from senior staff, assistant evaluators
will contribute to conducting evaluations, which may include:
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Performing research tasks, such as:
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Conducting interviews, site visits, or document reviews, and
analyzing resulting data.
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Analyzing existing research reports or state and federal laws.
- Designing, administering, and/or analyzing surveys.
- Managing, cleaning, and/or analyzing data.
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Writing memoranda or creating graphics to communicate research
results.
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Verifying the accuracy of analysis performed by other evaluators.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, a candidate
must submit a cover letter and
must be a student currently enrolled in a master’s or
doctorate program in the social sciences, public policy, public health,
applied economics, or another relevant field. A candidate must also
have:
- Strong writing skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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The ability to work effectively with people who have a diverse range
of perspectives.
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The ability to conduct objective, nonpartisan research on
complicated topics.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate
will also have one or more of the following:
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Training or experience in one or more research methods, such as:
- Data organization and quantitative analysis
- Interviews
- Surveys
- Focus groups
- Literature reviews
- Program evaluation training or experience.
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Proficiency using statistical analysis software, such as Stata,
SPSS, or R.
- Proficiency using content analysis software, such as NVivo.
- Proficiency using survey software, such as SNAP.
- Training or experience conducting legal research.
- Experience working in teams.
Additional Requirements
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We will review cover letters and resumes to identify applicants
meeting minimum and preferred qualifications. Selected applicants
will go through an interview process and will be required to submit
education transcripts, a writing sample, and references. At the
time of the interview, we may ask applicants to respond to a writing
prompt.
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We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.
Violations relevant to being an evaluator at OLA may disqualify an
applicant.
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Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with
extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B
status).
How to Apply
Interested applicants
must submit a cover letter with their resume through the
state’s
Careers website.
Assistant Evaluator (Student Worker) – Job ID 83669
(Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday 28, 2025.)
If you have questions about the position, contact Jodi Rodríguez at
Jodi.Rodriguez@state.mn.us
or 651-296-1230.
