Data Specialist

Monday - Friday
Exact schedule will be determined at the time of hire

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.

The School of Government (School) works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The Environmental Finance Center ( EFC) at the School works to enhance the ability of local governments to provide environmental programs and services in effective and financially sustainable ways. The EFC reaches local communities through interactive training and technical assistance. In addition, the EFC works with decision-makers to assess and improve environmental finance policies at a regional or state level.

In support of our mission, the EFC seeks to hire a Data Specialist position to assist the EFC team on several data projects, including but not limited to developing R-based tools, visualizations, and other data-related analyses geared to non-academic audiences. This position is a temporary, hourly position. Previous experience with environmental finance content is not required, but strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will be comfortable and effective in working with people and be able to translate complicated topics for non-academic audiences.

The Data Specialist will report to the Associate Director of Data & Research. The work of the EFC is primarily funded through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards. The position is contingent upon the continuity of EFC funding.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. All staff are expected to be in the office at least part-time.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
Proficient in R, Python, SQL or similar programming language
Attention to detail
Able and excited to problem solve
Ability to work independently and meet deliverable requirements on time
Candor in asking questions when needing guidance

Knowledge of environmental finance, in particular water, wastewater, and stormwater
Experience with GIS
Experience coding in R using tidyverse functions
Experience in environmental health, or other issues relevant to the project

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.