Latino Policy Analyst

Job Details

• Job no : 529069
• Position Type : Staff Full Time
• Campus : UMass Boston
• Department : Gaston Institute
• Pay Grade : 32
• Date opened : 08 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
• Applications close : 22 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time

General Summary

The Latino Policy Analyst (LPA) will work with the Gastón Institute’s Director, Associate Director and / or Principal Investigators to conduct statewide research and policy analysis focusing on the status of Latino communities, with a special focus on developing recommendations for policies, programs and best practices at the local and state levels that support the advancement of the Latino community in Massachusetts. The LPA will collect and analyze primary data across the state; and will analyze secondary data collected by federal agencies, state agencies, community-based organizations, human services providers, academic and professional journals, professional organizations and foundations. The LPA will write and prepare policy / issue briefs, research summaries and literature reviews; and will serve as the lead facilitator for the “Latino Public Policy Advisory Group” at the Gastón Institute. The LPA will also support the development of grant proposals for the group’s research agenda. The LPA will also work closely with community-based organizations to identify Latino needs and emerging trends, and areas for coordination and collaboration that support policy-based initiatives for the Latino community in MA.

Examples of Duties

Conduct statewide research focused on the status of Latinos in Massachusetts and nationally, with a special focus on identifying and developing recommendations for policies, programs and best practices at the local and state levels that advance educational and economic mobility and the closing of persistent health, income and wealth disparities in the Latino community;

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or Sociology and five years of professional-level, research-based work experience. PhD preferred, and five years of professional-level, research-based work experience in the Social Sciences or a closely related field. Experience in applied quantitative and qualitative methods is required. Experience in program development is preferred. Ability to communicate at least in English and in Spanish or Portuguese is required.

Application Instructions

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Salary Ranges

Grade : 32. Salary ranges can be found at the following link : (link omitted). All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources. This is a grant‑funded position with a current end date of August 31, 2026, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.

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