Job Description: The student internship will be part of the Research Park Shared Services team and will focus on gathering, interpreting and reporting on data for startup companies in the tech incubator as well as for the Research Park team. In addition, the Data Management Intern will research best practices for the tech incubator and Research Park operations, facilities and programs.
This internship is designed to be both educational and practical, by applying theory to real-world applications in a professional setting. At Research Park, students will have the opportunity to drive and take ownership of meaningful projects, have high impact work, own decision-making ability, as well as collaborate and network with high-level executives. Student should be able to work independently as well as with other students on group projects.
Primary Tasks:
· Perform requested research in a variety of fields (business, medical, government, among others)
· Manage internal spreadsheets and databases with current company statistics and information
· Run queries and create reports using Microsoft Access
· Aggregate and organize data according to the organization's needs (i.e. creating slides in PowerPoint containing charts and brief commentary)
Required Qualifications:
· GSLIS or MBA student preferred
· A Solid understanding of database structure and organization
· Possesses broad business experience
· Strong communication and organization skills in order to collaborate effectively with clients
· Strong customer service skills
· Ability to effectively partner with external and internal stakeholders
· Access, PowerPoint and Excel skills
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills
· Ability to work efficiently with tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
· Basic SQL Knowledge
· Knowledge of relevant data sources
Please send your resume to Dana Cohen at dfcohen2@illinois.edu