Senior 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.

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.

Analysts work alongside other NCGrowth staff to provide technical assistance to 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.

Examples of Past Projects:
* Creating financial models, business plans, marketing plans, SOPs, HR policies for small- and medium-sized businesses
* 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
* Asset-based economic development planning
* Manufacturing process improvement
* 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

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.