NSF EPIIC MBA Research Assistant

Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons including the CollegesCore Valuesof community diversity equality excellence integrity justice and stewardship.

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Position Summary

MBA Research Assistants (2) for Guilford College EPIIC-SPARK GAP Analysis Project

Position Title: Research Assistant
Department: Office of Advancement
Reports To: Lead PI
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
FTE: Part-Time
Salary Range: $25/hour

Position Summary:

Guilford College seeks two MBA students to serve as short-term Research Assistants on the National Science Foundation (NSF) Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity-Supporting Partnerships for Advancement Research and Knowledge (EPIIC-SPARK) project. The EPIIC-SPARK initiative supports the development of institutional infrastructure cross-sector partnerships and applied research activities aligned with Guilford Colleges mission and values.

The selected students will assist with the development of a GAP analysis plan by reviewing existing project documentation conducting preliminary institutional analyses and drafting components that will inform subsequent project phases. These positions are grant-funded hourly and time-limited with work directly contributing to project implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The MBA Student Research Assistants will:

Review existing project materials and relevant historical institutional documentation;

Conduct preliminary analyses of institutional processes and capacity needs related to partnership and research activities; and

Draft components of a GAP analysis plan that will inform subsequent project activities and implementation.

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be currently enrolled in the MBA program at Guilford College;
Strong research analytical and writing skills;
High attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information; and
Ability to work independently while meeting project deadlines

Preferred:

Enrollment in or completion of the Business Strategy Course (MBA 600);

Working Conditions: This position offers a flexible work arrangement. Most work may be completed remotely; however attendance at occasional in-person meetings may be -person work if needed will take place in the Office of Advancement (Hendricks Hall) at Guilford College.

Compensation and Duration:

Hourly Rate: $25/hour
Time Commitment: This is a part-time temporary position with a maximum time commitment of 10 hours per week (weekly hours may vary based on project needs but will not exceed 10 hours in any given week). Total hours worked will not exceed 40 hours per student over the work period as described below.
Total Positions: Two (2)
Funding Source: NSF-funded EPIIC-SPARK award
Anticipated Work Period: March 16 2026 - May 15 2026 with hours scheduled flexibly in coordination with the project supervisor.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should submit:

A cover letter of no more than 300 words describing qualifications and interest in the position;

A current résumé or curriculum vitae; and

Contact information for two professional references.

Application Deadline: February 20 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications will be reviewed the week of February 23 2026. Interviews will be scheduled during the same week for selected candidates. Final selections are expected by March 2 2026.

Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information military status veteran status or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law ordinance or regulation. See ourfull Statement of Non-Discrimination.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons including the CollegesCore Valuesof community diversity equality excellence integrity justice and stewardship.Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives ofstudents from a range of diverse b...