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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Aine McCarthy

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5420 Non Work Study, Economics

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-05-04

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Key Responsibilities

The assistant will work on four primary projects:

• Conduct an initial review of academic and policy-oriented literature on child poverty in the U.S.
• Identify key themes, debates, and methodological approaches in the literature
• Summarize findings in a clear, organized format to support future research development
• Compile and maintain an annotated bibliography

• Assist in designing teaching materials, including lecture content, problem sets, and in-class activities
• Help develop data-focused lab assignments using real-world datasets
• Contribute to syllabus design, including learning objectives and course structure
• Provide feedback on clarity, accessibility, and student engagement

• Consolidate existing exam questions and homework problems from multiple sources into a cohesive, well-organized repository
• Edit and format materials for consistency in style, difficulty, and presentation
• Tag or categorize questions by topic, skill level, or learning objective to improve usability

• Conduct data cleaning, management, and analysis in Stata and R
• Support ongoing research on the relationship between fertility preferences and fertility outcomes in Tanzania
• Replicate and extend existing analyses as needed
• Produce tables, figures, and brief summaries of results

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take initiative on open-ended tasks
• Basic proficiency in R and Stata, including data cleaning and simple statistical analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for summarizing complex material clearly
• Familiarity with core concepts in econometrics
• Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize empirical economics research
• Openness to feedback and willingness to revise work iteratively
   

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Prior experience with literature reviews or academic research assistance
• Experience working with survey or administrative data
• Interest in development economics, public economics, or applied microeconomics
• Experience designing or supporting instructional materials

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

• Critical Thinking: Identify and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.

• Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

• Technology: Use digital tools and technologies to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.