Graduate Assistant - Economic Development and Engagement Research

Position Details

Position Information

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RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

Academic Term/Year

FALL 2025/SPRING 2026

Position Title

Graduate Assistant - Economic Development and Engagement Research

Posting Number

07683

Position Number

07683

Student Job Category

Student - Graduate Assistant

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Description

ECU Department of Research, Economic Development and Engagement is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant. The Small Business and Technology Development Center is a UNC-System program that provides management counseling and training to businesses across NC. The ECU office serves 12 eastern NC counties. SBTDC's student engagement allows graduate business students or undergraduate students planning on pursuing a graduate degree, the opportunity to work on real business issues and supplement what they have learned in the classroom. ECU's MBA/MSA/Business students are an integral component of our organization. Our graduate assistants are coached by our professional business advisors. Graduate assistants assist our business advisors and clients with the following:

* Review and analyze business plans and provide feedback in writing and in one-on-one meetings with prospective and existing business owners

* Review and analyze marketing plans

* Assist businesses with social media strategies and website reviews

* Assist in preparing financial forecasts

* Prepare financial analysis

* Assist with market and industry research including industry trends and competitive analysis

* Research sources of funding for new and existing businesses

* Assist with special projects as needed

Students must be skilled in using Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required.

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Business, Marketing, Math

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume and cover letter online.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

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Open Date

11/03/2025

Close Date

12/15/2025

Open Until Filled

No

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