Research Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Department:Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch - 330100Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/12/2025Application Deadline:12/16/2025Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)Position Title :Research AssistantPosition Number:20040673Vacancy ID:S026555Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time TemporaryHours per week:20Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$25.00 per hourProposed Start Date:01/01/2026Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months or lessBe a Tar Heel!: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:At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.Position Summary:Whole Community Health interns will work on analysis and evaluation of ongoing programs, development of new programs, execution of planned programs, as well as on research and reporting of evaluations, community engagement, and delivery of data for diverse audiences, focused on the social determinants of health and innovative socio-economic solutions to distressed economic conditions.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Course work in economics, public policy or related field. Experience with projects in public policy serving community clientsCampus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.