Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

Position Overview

The Hmong RPA Writing System Project aims to engage the Hmong community in Minnesota to develop and/or adopt a unified standard framework of the Hmong Romanized Popular Alphabet writing system to train licensed language teachers and community instructors to preserve the Hmong language. This role will work directly with the principal investigator (Dr. Xiong) and the research team to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support the development and/or adoption of a unified standard framework of the Hmong RPA writing system. Working hours will be from 5 pm to 10 pm during the weekdays and 8 am to 4 pm on weekends.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities

Function #1 (50%)

• Transcribe interviews, focus group discussions, and community listening sessions recorded in Hmong and/or in a mixture of Hmong and English into English.

Function #2: (20%)

• Code interview, focus group, and community listening session data with the research team.

Function #3: (10%)

• Conduct up to 6 focus groups with various participants.

Function #4: (5%)

• Participate in face-to-face training on semi-structural interviews, focus groups, transcription, and coding protocol.

Function #5: (5%)

• Contact participants and set up focus groups and community listening sessions.

Function #6: (5%)

• Administer surveys at various community listening sessions and cultural celebrations.

Function #7: (5%)

• May be asked to draft reports or write summaries of the findings with the principal investigator and/or research team.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher (willing to train the right applicant).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to speak, read, and write in
• Hmong, especially the Hmong RPA writing system, and English.
• Experience working with Hmong adults and/or parents in the past.
• Ability to travel around the Twin Cities.
• Have access to transportation.
• Flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities.

Preferred Qualification

• MA/MS with 6-month experience in social science research.
• Experience teaching Hmong using the Hmong RPA writing system.
• Experience transcribing and coding qualitative data.

Department Overview

The Department of Family Social Science (FSoS) prepares students to use research to discover and apply knowledge, build interpersonal communication skills, and develop personally and professionally. Considered one of the premier family departments in the United States and globally, our history reaches back to the very first classes taught at the University of Minnesota in 1884. We are leaders in community-based participatory research to develop community-based programs and educational models. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion across our academic programs, within our faculty, and in teaching and learning, research, outreach and engagement, and clinical practice.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/

Pay Range: The salary for this position is $22.11 per hour. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Time Appointment: <50%

Position Type: Temp/Casual Position

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Send your current resume to Dr. Zha Blong Xiong at xiong008@umn.edu.

*To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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