Loyle Sanchez Part Time Research Assistant

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Loyle Sanchez Research Assistant to engage with international and Colombian organizations involved in peacebuilding aid networks. The role involves contacting various aid organizations to gather critical information about project locations and data gaps. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of Colombia's aid system and research design principles. The position offers a starting rate of $15.00/hour for approximately 10 hours per week, commencing in January 2026 and concluding by the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

Qualifications

• Contextual knowledge of the aid system in Colombia is preferred.
• Understanding of research design principles.

Responsibilities

• Contact international organizations active in peacebuilding aid.
• Gather information on project implementation sites and relationships.
• Collect additional organization data not captured previously.

Job description

## Loyle Sanchez Part Time Research AssistantApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: REQ\_0000072888# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Department of Political Science] is seeking applicants for part-time job of Loyle Sanchez Part Time Research Assistant.Job duties to include:* The RAs will be contacting international and Colombian organizations active in the peacebuilding aid networks collected in a previous data effort. The RAs will be contacting organizations located at the end of the reported chain of aid delivery to gather information on a) the locations of the project implementation sites, b) any additional organizations in the chain of aid delivery (final recipients) not captured in the reported data, and c) characteristics of the relationship between organizations (e.g. the degree of involvement of local partners). The appointment is expected to start January 2026 and end by the end before the end of the Spring 2026 semester.Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:An ideal candidate would have contextual knowledge of the aid system in Colombia and of research design principles.Compensation:The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour, at 10 hours/week, for about 80 hours total. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.