Energy Policy & Regulatory Assistant - Undergraduate Level

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center invites applications for an Energy Policy & Regulatory Assistant. This part-time, non-benefited role supports research tasks tied to energy policy, regulation, and data collection.

The position requires a bachelor’s candidate in political science or economics, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to work independently. On-campus presence is not required full-time, with limited hours in fall and spring.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Economics.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of tasks to support technical or scientific analyses and report production
• Preparing basic calculations
• Collecting, organizing, and evaluating data
• Completing literature reviews
• Developing briefings on regulatory, policy, law and legislation changes as they relate to the energy industry

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Economics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $14.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND). We are looking for an Energy Policy & Regulatory Assistant to work 10-15 hours during the Fall and Spring semesters. There may be an opportunity to continue during the summer. The Research Assistant will support research efforts through tasks such as:

• Performing a variety of tasks to support technical or scientific analyses and report production
• Preparing basic calculations
• Collecting, organizing, and evaluating data
• Completing literature reviews
• Developing briefings on regulatory, policy, law and legislation changes as they relate to the energy industry

Required Competencies

• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Interest in learning about and conducting research
• Highly motivated and dependable

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Economics
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as legislative staff or on the staff of federal delegation.
• Familiarity with energy policy
• Currently taking or have taken courses in political science, economics and/or related to agriculture or energy.