EnterpriseWorks & University of Illinois Research Park
Who we are
Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park.
Business Strategy Internship
Do you get excited about entrepreneurship? Do you enjoy working with different types of people? Do you thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented atmosphere? The Business Strategy Internship at the University of Illinois Research Park and EnterpriseWorks provides you the chance to apply your business acumen to solve a variety of problems for the clients at the Research Park. We are looking for someone who can not only identify problems but is driven to create solutions. The Business Strategy Intern will help out on existing initiatives while looking for new opportunities for various clients across the entire Research Park.
Requirements:
Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week this Summer 2018 and be willing to continue into Fall 2018
At the time of employment, you must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Graduation date must be December 2018 or after
Strong multitasking, time management and production skills
Ability to take initiative and seek out your own projects
Being creative and flexible with projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to self-manage and complete projects in a timely manner
Strong organizational and teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients
Entrepreneurial mindset
Nice to have:
Study in the MBA or MSTM program
Have marketing experience
Background in informatics / information management is a plus
Responsibilities:
Working on shared service projects to assist start-up clients on a variety of projects as requested (e.g. market and customer research)
Business intelligence gathering on corporate visitors and existing clients
Writing business memos and brief reports based on research
Operations support which includes visitor tracking, simple analytics, and gaining a strong understanding of the current companies in the Research Park
To apply: Submit your application materials at: http://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/BusInternApp
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
Compensation: Hourly wage will be $12-$14.00 per hour based on experience and will be paid by the University of Illinois.
Reporting: Position reports to the Associate Director.
Timing: This position will begin as soon as possible. The student is expected to work 10-15 hours per week during the semester and full time in the summer semester 2018 pending a successful performance review.
For more information about the Research Park, please visit http://researchpark.illinois.edu. For questions please email Jenny Kim at jskim3@illinois.edu and Mia Xin at xxin3@illinois.edu