Project Assistant – WIDA (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Department Overview: WIDA is a research and development center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison focused on advancing educational equity for multilingual learners. Through research, professional learning, and instructional resources, WIDA supports educators and systems that serve multilingual learners worldwide. Position Overview Anticipated Start Date: 8/23/2026 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): 5/29/2027 Remote Work Eligibility Detail: All Remote Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 20 Schedule: 20 hours per week (50% PA appointment) Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: Current annual grad assistant rate Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications: Required: Current graduate student at UW–Madison (Master’s or PhD program) Full professional fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a research team Demonstrated experience with education, linguistics, bilingualism, or related fields Preferred Qualifications: Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods Familiarity with tools such as NVivo, Dedoose, SPSS, R, or similar Background in K–12 education, multilingual learner research, or bilingual program models Strong academic writing skills in both English and Spanish Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Knowledge: Education, linguistics, bilingualism, or related fields; qualitative and/or quantitative research methods; K–12 education; multilingual learner research; or bilingual program models; research software and tools such as NVivo, Dedoose, SPSS, R, or similar. Skills: Bilingual English and Spanish, organizational skills, attention to detail, academic writing in English and Spanish, research (qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, analysis, interpretation) Ability: Work independently, collaborate effectively as part of a research team, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accuracy in research activities Position Summary/Job Duties: Key Responsibilities: Support qualitative and/or quantitative research activities, including: Data collection, transcription, coding, and analysis Literature reviews and synthesis of research findings Support for survey development, interview protocols, and research instruments Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other dissemination materials Participate in project meetings, document decisions, and manage project logistics Review Spanish- and English-language materials for clarity, accuracy, and linguistic/cultural appropriateness Provide research support in areas such as bilingual education, newcomer students, dually identified students, and/or literacy development Physical Demands: N/A Institutional Statements: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/