Student Work Study Economics Professional Development Grant

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Job Title: Economics Professional Development Grant Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt): Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: N/A Department Name: Economics: Unit Number (5 digits): 11160: Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: Economics faculty: Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour: Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To assist the professor with the construction of datasets related to research projects studying legislative representation in the early 1900s US. Transferable Skills: ● Communication: Work with a supervisor and collaborate with other research assistants. ● Attention to detail: Complete projects that require careful attention to small details. ● Organization: Manage several datasets and spreadsheets containing detailed information on legislative boundaries. Duties and Responsibilities: ● Construct data sets matching legislative districts to enumeration district and county boundaries. ● Work will involve reading maps and written descriptions of district boundaries, crea...