The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 17 hours ago
Tennessee-based Graduate Student Analyst
Chapel Hill, NC
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$22/hr - $22/hrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading global higher education institution known for its innovative teaching and research. They are seeking a Graduate Student Analyst to provide technical assistance to community leaders and businesses in East Tennessee, focusing on creating job opportunities and wealth in economically distressed areas.
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Responsibilities
Conduct in person, phone, video conference-based interviews and surveys with small business owners, community leaders, and lenders in eastern Tennessee, including Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties
Assist with data collection and market research on local lending products, financial institutions, and small business trends
Support analysis and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data for inclusion in reports and presentations
Build and maintain professional relationships with local partners, businesses, and organizations to facilitate community engagement
Collaborate with the NCGrowth project team to prepare written summaries, presentations, and deliverables
Participate in site visits and represent the project professionally during community and stakeholder meetings
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
Preferred
Familiarity with East Tennessee or other rural communities
Experience conducting community-based research, business outreach, or economic development projects
Familiarity with survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Google Forms) and data analysis software (Excel)
Understanding of small business ecosystems, community lending, or CDFI programs
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth
Skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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