<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Analysts work alongside other NCGrowth staff to provide technical assistance to business owners, community leaders, 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.</p> <p>Analysts are temporary employees and are preferably enrolled graduate and PhD students in Engineering, Agriculture, Business Administration, Information Sciences, Planning, Policy and other disciplines. This is a remote position, however we are currently seeking analysts to travel to clients 2-3 times over the course of the projects. Work will start in September 2025.</p> <p>Examples of Past Projects:</p> <ul> <li>Manufacturing process improvement </li><li>Operation plan </li><li>Plant floor re-design </li></ul> <p>Creating financial models, business plans, marketing plans, SOPs, HR policies for small- and medium-sized businesses and local government projects</p> <p>Forestry and farm management plans</p> <ul> <li>Connecting small farmers to grocery chains and other institutional buyers </li><li>Analyzing purchasing data to improve institutional procurement processes </li><li>Eco-, cultural, and historic tourism development </li><li>Supplier diversity strategic plans </li><li>Writing economic development case studies (www.homegrowntools.unc.edu) </li></ul> <p>Economic Impact Analysis (IMPLAN)</p> <p>Asset-based economic development planning</p> <ul> <li>Data cleaning, merging, and de-duplication of business directories </li></ul> <p>Examples of Past Clients:</p> <p>Airplane manufacturer</p> <p>Boat manufacturer</p> <p>Military bases</p> <p>Recreation and event venue</p> <p>Tree farm</p> <p>Small, specialty farm</p> <p>Agri-tourism business</p> <p>Tortilla manufacturer</p> <p>County, municipal, Tribal and state governments</p> <p>Veterans housing real estate development</p> <p>Small farmers collective</p> <p>Minimum Education and Experience Requirements</p> <p>Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.</p> <p>Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience</p> <p>Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.</p> <p>Valid Driver's License.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience</p> <p>Professional experience in:</p> <ul> <li>Engineering, Manufacturing </li><li>Operations </li><li>Agribusiness, Forestry, Natural Resource Management </li><li>Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship </li><li>Marketing and Communications </li><li>Finance and Accounting </li><li>Social Media, Digital Marketing </li><li>Library Science </li><li>Statistics </li><li>Learning Sciences </li></ul> <p>Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities</p> <p>Not Applicable.</p> <p>Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/305383 Temporary Employment Policies</p> <p>Temporary Employment Policies</p>