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/