Working Title: Assistant Evaluator

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Legislative Auditor

• Job ID : 83669

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/31/2025

• Closing Date : 02/28/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Office of the Legislative Auditor

• Division/Unit : Program Evaluation Division

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• End Date : August 2025

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 while developing your research and communication skills. Visit our website for more information on the OLA at https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/

Applications from this posting may be used to fill up to two (2) summer 2025 positions. Assistant evaluators will generally work up to 40 hours per week; schedules are flexible and assistant evaluators may work remotely.

Job Duties

With training and assistance from senior staff, assistant evaluators will contribute to conducting evaluations or special reviews, which may include:

• Performing research tasks, such as:

• Conducting interviews, site visits, or document reviews, and analyzing resulting data.

• Analyzing existing research reports or state and federal laws.

• Designing, administering, and/or analyzing surveys.

• Managing, cleaning, and/or analyzing data.

• Writing memoranda or creating graphics to communicate research results.

• 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.

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• The ability to work effectively with people who have a diverse range of perspectives.

• 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:

• Training or experience in one or more research methods, such as:

o Data organization and quantitative analysis

o Interviews

o Surveys

o Focus groups

o Literature reviews

• Program evaluation training or experience.

• 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

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.

We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer. Violations relevant to being an evaluator at OLA may disqualify an applicant.

Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.