Student Research Assistant (Hourly), Economic & Public Policy Research (Hadley, MA)
The UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic & Public Policy Research group (EPPR) is seeking qualified applicants currently in their Junior year of undergraduate education for the position of Student Research Assistant. EPPR produces industry analyses, regional economic studies, and public policy reports on topics of interest to policymakers in government, business, and academia. Student Research Assistants work under the direction of UMDI research professionals. They support the work of UMDI through quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, creating data visualizations, performing literature reviews, assisting with surveys, and other research tasks as needed. Depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, the position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks. Student Research Assistants may be able to receive academic credit through their academic departments for their work at the UMass Donahue Institute.
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Research Analyst, Economic & Public Policy Research (Hadley, MA - Hybrid Opportunity)
The Economic & Public Policy Research group provides customized economic and demographic data analysis and policy studies on topics of interest to policymakers in government, business, and academia. Common research themes include workforce, housing, infrastructure, local and regional economic development, industry ecosystems, demographic and socioeconomic trends, population estimates and projections, and economic impact analysis. The Research Analyst supports project implementation, working under the direction of experienced UMDI research professionals. Research Analysts’ work focuses primarily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. The position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.
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Career Specialist, MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center (Brockton, MA)
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center (MHGBCC) Career Specialist provides direct services to qualified job seekers through job counseling, workshop instruction, networking, and coordination of outside services. Career Specialists ensure that job seekers have information, training, and skills required to meet the demands of area businesses and to facilitate job-seeker access to local employment opportunities. This position must fulfill robust data entry and reporting requirements on program activities, meeting the standards of U.S. Department of Labor validation review.
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