Analyst

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Kenan Institute of Private Ent - 331600
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/01/2024
Application Deadline 04/01/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Analyst
Position Number 20006136, 20001786, 20006137
Vacancy ID S022758
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 15
Work Schedule
Flexible, between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $22/hour
Proposed Start Date 05/13/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


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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 students in Business Administration, Planning, Public Administration, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, and other disciplines. This is a remote position. Some travel may be required.
Work will start in May 2024.
Examples of Past Projects:
Economic Impact Analysis (IMPLAN)
 Asset-based economic development planning
* 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
* Connecting small farmers to grocery chains and other institutional buyers
* 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)
* Forestry and farm management plans
* Manufacturing process improvement
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 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
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/275805
Temporary Employment Policies
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Posting Contact Information


Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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