Analyst

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.

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.

Analysts are temporary employees and are preferably enrolled graduate and PhD students in Business Administration, Planning, Public Administration, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, and other disciplines. This is a remote position, however we are currently seeking analysts based in South Carolina. Some travel may be required.

Work will start in October 2024.

Examples of Past Projects:

• Creating financial models, business plans, marketing plans, SOPs, HR policies for small- and medium-sized businesses and local government projects

• 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

• Eco-, cultural, and historic tourism development

• Supplier diversity strategic plans

• Writing economic development case studies (www.homegrowntools.unc.edu)

Economic Impact Analysis (IMPLAN)

Asset-based economic development planning

• Data cleaning, merging, and de-duplication of business directories

Examples of Past Clients:

Tortilla manufacturer

County, municipal, Tribal and state governments

Veterans housing real estate development

Small farmers collective

Airplane manufacturer

Military bases

Recreation and event venue

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 or PhD program.

Professional experience in:

• 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

• City and Regional Planning

• Public Policy, Public Administration

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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