Analyst

Department:Kenan Institute of Private Ent - 331600 Career Area :Research Professionals Posting Open Date:01/15/2025 Application Deadline:03/15/2025 Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title :Analyst Position Number:20009462, 20027077, 20000256, 20001786, 20003418 Vacancy ID:S024631 Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time Temporary Hours per week:20 Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM Position Location:North Carolina, US Hiring Range:$22/hour Proposed Start Date:02/10/2025 Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months not to exceed 11 months Be a Tar Heel:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:NCGrowth is a national center building an economy with opportunities for all to prosper. We provide technical assistance to businesses, governments, anchor institutions, and other organizations to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. We produce applied research and develop innovative policies that promote equitable development.

We host unique, cross-sector convenings and workshops to bring together diverse perspectives. With staff in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington, DC, our work and thought leadership range in scope from hyper-local to international. NCGrowth is an affiliated center of the UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. Examples of Past Projects:Asset-based economic development planning Writing economic development reports and case studies (www.homegrowntools.unc.edu) Eco-, cultural, and historic tourism development

Economic Impact Analysis (IMPLAN)Data analysis Data cleaning, merging, and de-duplication of business directories Creating financial models, business plans, marketing plans, SOPs, HR policies for small- and medium-sized businesses and local government projects Supplier diversity strategic plans Connecting small farmers to grocery chains and other institutional buyers Forestry and farm management plans Manufacturing process improvement Analyzing purchasing data to improve institutional procurement processes

Examples of Past Clients:County, municipal, Tribal and state governments

Tortilla manufacturer

Veterans housing real estate development

Small farmers collective

Airplane manufacturer

Military bases

Recreation and event venue Position Summary:Analysts work alongside other NCGrowth staff to provide technical assistance to community leaders, business owners, policymakers, and anchor institution leaders in order to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. Since 2012, analysts have helped hundreds of NCGrowth clients.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Current enrollment in a graduate program.

Professional experience in: City and Regional Planning Public Policy, Public Administration Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship Agribusiness, Forestry, Natural Resource Management Marketing and Communications Finance and Accounting Social Media, Digital Marketing Engineering, Manufacturing Library Science Statistics Learning Sciences Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.