Community Program Evaluation Assistant (hourly)

The School of Public Health Division of Epidemiology & Community Health is seeking applications for a temp/casual (hourly) Community Program Evaluation Assistant (0001 job code) to support a university evaluation of Ramsey County's Food Bag Program in the Justice System.

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to equity in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues from historically marginalized backgrounds and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic success. Because the SPH and the Division seek to increase the diversity of its faculty and staff, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, those who are first generation, veterans, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity: $22.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses "Work. With Flexibility." and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. The incumbent may have the option to work partially remotely but onsite work will be required. Onsite locations: 1300 South Second Street, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55454 and various Ramsey County office locations.

Duration/Hours: The position is expected to go to December 2025 and will require <14 hours of work per week (weekly hours worked will likely ebb and flow over time).

Responsibilities:

The Ramsey County's Food Bag Program aims to address food insecurity among Ramsey County residents involved with the justice system.

The selected candidate will work with Dr. Melissa Laska and leaders at Ramsey County.

100% Research Assistance
Assist with organizing evaluation documentation, conducting qualitative focus groups and interviews with probation officers, and analyzing qualitative data under Dr. Laska's guidance.

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of public health

Preferred

• Experience with qualitative research
• Previous experience working with underserved communities and/or individuals involved in the justice system

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 29 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff. SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #3 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.

Pay Range: $22.00 to $28.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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