Advocacy & Policy Research Assistants

McMasters Student Union • Hamilton, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advocacy & Policy Research Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development of policy and research relating to advocacy work in the MSU including planning and analyzing primary and secondary research. The Advocacy & Policy Research Assistant is also responsible for leading the MSU policy development process by providing support to policy authors. The research may be used to develop written lobbying documents, including government submissions and other external publications.

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Capacity for research, consultation, and analysis of data.
• Working knowledge of Statistical or Data Analysis Software (SPSS, R, Excel) and the ability to present statistical data in a user friendly format.
• Knowledge of students’ academic and non-academic concerns.
• Knowledge of the University, OUSA, and other groups working toward improving the quality of student life.
• Interpersonal skills required in order to set up focus groups and forums as required, and provide support to policy authors.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to carry out research projects from start to finish.
• Working within deadlines on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Previous research experience is an asset.
• Understanding of the MSU policy process is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of policy and research relating to advocacy work in the MSU.
• Planning and analyzing primary and secondary research.
• Leading the MSU policy development process by providing support to policy authors.
• Developing written lobbying documents, including government submissions and other external publications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed