Staff Positions:
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (PPC) is hiring! Join a diverse interdisciplinary research team within the PPC that engages in a variety of research and consultation activities involving private and public sector partners. More details below.
Student Assistants:
Many of the PPC's projects include graduate research assistantships or undergraduate research opportunities. Graduate students and undergraduates assist with research and other project activities. Graduate students often work with the faculty and project directors to present and publish the research.
Past students have gone on to work in industries such as social science research, law, federal government services, threat assessment, clinical psychology, public policy, international development, economics, and nonprofit management. We are always looking for talented and motivated students to work with our collaborative team of researchers, so contact the office if you would like to work with us.
Undergraduate Copy Editor - Apply by June 2, 2025
The Public Policy Center is a university-wide, multidisciplinary research, and outreach unit committed to addressing complex issues by linking academic research, stakeholder perspectives, and practical experience through innovative and creative solutions. Our mission is to link policy with research, process, and practice by working with researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to actively inform public policy.
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (NUPPC) provides a unique opportunity for policy makers and researchers to work together to address the challenges of local, state, and federal policy. We work with decision makers to address complex issues through the use of academic research, stakeholder opinions, and practical experience. Center staff collaborate with other university researchers, regularly contribute to scholarly knowledge, and our work results in action.
The NUPPC seeks a student copy editor to assist with proofreading academic reports and press releases. The editor will also help proofread promotional material, social media posts, and web content. A minimum commitment of 15 hours per week in office starting as soon as possible is ideal. Appointment is for one semester but can be extended if desired.
A successful candidate in this role will be detail-oriented, a strong communicator, eager to learn, good at managing deadlines, and will have a sense of professionalism. This student should be able to work with minimal supervision on various tasks, ask good questions, and produce high quality work.
Preferred skills include computer competency with a strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and APA 7th Edition Style Manual. Experience of interest includes previous copy editor coursework or professional experience.
If interested, please apply by sending an email including the following items to Liz Green (Liz.Green@unl.edu): Letter of interest, resume, and three references by June 2nd, 2025.
For more information about the Public Policy Center, its projects, and our staff, please browse this website.
Questions? Please contact Liz Green (Liz.Green@unl.edu)
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Apply by June 15, 2025
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (NUPPC) provides a unique opportunity for policymakers and researchers to work together to address the challenges of local, state, and federal policy. We work with decision-makers to address complex issues through academic research, stakeholder opinions, and practical experience. Center staff collaborate with other university researchers, regularly contribute to scholarly knowledge, and our work results in action.
The Public Policy Center provides a setting for students interested in public policy and research. Students are given tasks that range from basic office functions to producing work included in final reports and require a high level of responsibility and skill. Among our staff are both graduate and undergraduate students. They come to us from various departments such as psychology, political science, economics, sociology, international studies, and pre-law.
The NUPPC is looking for an undergraduate student to assist with administrative and project-specific work. We want someone who can commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week starting in August. Appointment is for one semester, but can be extended if desired.
A successful candidate in this role will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, eager to learn, good at managing deadlines, and have a sense of professionalism. This student should be able to work with minimal supervision on various tasks, ask good questions, and produce high-quality work. Tasks will include but are not limited to: filing, copying, scanning, data entry, low-level financial reconciling, updating Facebook and Twitter pages, taking meeting minutes, answering multi-line phones, greeting guests, setting up conference rooms, literature reviews, and other project-specific requests as needed.
Preferred skills include computer competency with a strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Skills of interest (not required) would consist of statistical software like SPSS or SAS, basic social media, and EndNote.
If interested, please apply by sending an email including the following items to Liz Green (Liz.Green@unl.edu): Letter of interest, resume, and three references by June 15th.
For more information about the Public Policy Center, its projects, and our staff, please browse this website.
Questions? Please contact Liz Green (Liz.Green@unl.edu)