The University of North Carolina
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships (CYFCP) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well‑being of children and youth. The center carries out basic, applied, and action research, and translates research into effective programs and practice and policies.
Position Summary The Economist will become a key member of a dynamic research team by providing critical research expertise for complex, high‑dimensional data analyses. The Economist will collaborate on a broad portfolio of grant‑ and contract‑funded research and analysis projects. The Economist will build econometric models to analyze, assess, and evaluate projects and their economic impacts or cost‑savings. The Economist will work with colleagues across the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships to design and implement grant‑funded research projects and present research findings to external funders in whitepapers, reports, presentations, and peer‑reviewed articles.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance, statistics, public policy, or related social science field or bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Expertise in conducting evaluations of policies and programs in the areas of basic and applied research and development. Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis for large datasets.
Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. If selected to interview for the position, writing samples will be required.
Works well independently and has strong time management and prioritization skills. Proficiency in Python, R, SAS , STATA , SPSS and/or SQL .
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting social benefit‑cost analysis and foundational knowledge in public economics.
Experience in a research, consulting, or similar setting requiring preparation of and delivery on grant and contract proposals and projects.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying simultaneous equation, hazard, and vector autoregression models. Experience in developing novel, advanced statistical methods.
Experience working with large datasets.
Proficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language to perform machine learning tasks (such as text analysis) or automated processes (such as web‑scraping).
Experience in communicating and disseminating findings to a broad and diverse audience through written and oral presentation to diverse public constituencies.
Applicants currently enrolled in or intending to enroll in Business Administration PhD program with a concentration in Economics, preferably UNCG .
Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $41,379 - $45,000
Org # - Department
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 01/09/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Time Limited
If time‑limited, please specify end date for appointment.
2 year appointment
Number of Months per Year
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Research Design
The
Economist
will utilize a broad knowledge of study designs and econometric methods in drafting an appropriate evaluation plan for projects to meet the goals of efforts including: determination of the purpose of the evaluation, audience, measurement to be used, frequency of data collection, sample size, questions of the evaluation, and design constraints.
The
Economist
will also be involved, together with other CYFCP staff, in developing required Data Use Agreements, IRB Applications, Data Security Protocols, and other agreements needed to protect confidential and protected data sources.
The Economist will serve as a resource to advise students, staff and researchers on statistical methods, data analysis and data collection and management design.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Data Analysis
The
Economist
will be responsible for data acquisition and integrity including significant effort at retrieving, cleaning, organizing, importing, matching, and aggregating data sets as needed while keeping thorough scripts, codebooks, and other records needed to document data handling.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Economic Analysis
The
Economist
will apply econometric methods to evaluate and identify effects of policies and programs, possibly including: difference‑in‑difference, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables, propensity score matching, and synthetic control, and apply these econometric techniques to ongoing and future evaluation and assessment project for non‑profits, state and local government, and other organizations.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 15%
Key Responsibility
Writing and Support
The
Economist
will be responsible for presenting findings and assisting in authoring reports, papers, and publications as required by funders.
Work with CYFCP Director and staff to seek, prepare, manage, and administer grants and awards.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Other Duties
The Economist may be asked to assist with training/working with undergraduate students within the economics department as needed and when appropriate.
Other duties to support the center as needed.
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Eye‑hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro? Yes
No
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Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships (CYFCP) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well‑being of children and youth. The center carries out basic, applied, and action research, and translates research into effective programs and practice and policies.
Position Summary The Economist will become a key member of a dynamic research team by providing critical research expertise for complex, high‑dimensional data analyses. The Economist will collaborate on a broad portfolio of grant‑ and contract‑funded research and analysis projects. The Economist will build econometric models to analyze, assess, and evaluate projects and their economic impacts or cost‑savings. The Economist will work with colleagues across the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships to design and implement grant‑funded research projects and present research findings to external funders in whitepapers, reports, presentations, and peer‑reviewed articles.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance, statistics, public policy, or related social science field or bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Expertise in conducting evaluations of policies and programs in the areas of basic and applied research and development. Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis for large datasets.
Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. If selected to interview for the position, writing samples will be required.
Works well independently and has strong time management and prioritization skills. Proficiency in Python, R, SAS , STATA , SPSS and/or SQL .
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting social benefit‑cost analysis and foundational knowledge in public economics.
Experience in a research, consulting, or similar setting requiring preparation of and delivery on grant and contract proposals and projects.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying simultaneous equation, hazard, and vector autoregression models. Experience in developing novel, advanced statistical methods.
Experience working with large datasets.
Proficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language to perform machine learning tasks (such as text analysis) or automated processes (such as web‑scraping).
Experience in communicating and disseminating findings to a broad and diverse audience through written and oral presentation to diverse public constituencies.
Applicants currently enrolled in or intending to enroll in Business Administration PhD program with a concentration in Economics, preferably UNCG .
Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $41,379 - $45,000
Org # - Department
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 01/09/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Time Limited
If time‑limited, please specify end date for appointment.
2 year appointment
Number of Months per Year
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Research Design
The
Economist
will utilize a broad knowledge of study designs and econometric methods in drafting an appropriate evaluation plan for projects to meet the goals of efforts including: determination of the purpose of the evaluation, audience, measurement to be used, frequency of data collection, sample size, questions of the evaluation, and design constraints.
The
Economist
will also be involved, together with other CYFCP staff, in developing required Data Use Agreements, IRB Applications, Data Security Protocols, and other agreements needed to protect confidential and protected data sources.
The Economist will serve as a resource to advise students, staff and researchers on statistical methods, data analysis and data collection and management design.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Data Analysis
The
Economist
will be responsible for data acquisition and integrity including significant effort at retrieving, cleaning, organizing, importing, matching, and aggregating data sets as needed while keeping thorough scripts, codebooks, and other records needed to document data handling.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Economic Analysis
The
Economist
will apply econometric methods to evaluate and identify effects of policies and programs, possibly including: difference‑in‑difference, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables, propensity score matching, and synthetic control, and apply these econometric techniques to ongoing and future evaluation and assessment project for non‑profits, state and local government, and other organizations.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 15%
Key Responsibility
Writing and Support
The
Economist
will be responsible for presenting findings and assisting in authoring reports, papers, and publications as required by funders.
Work with CYFCP Director and staff to seek, prepare, manage, and administer grants and awards.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Other Duties
The Economist may be asked to assist with training/working with undergraduate students within the economics department as needed and when appropriate.
Other duties to support the center as needed.
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Eye‑hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro? Yes
No
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