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Job Summary
The Butler Center for Research and Economic Development is seeking motivated and analytically minded business major students for a paid research internship. This opportunity is designed for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in data analytics, economic and business research, report writing, and data visualization while contributing to real-world research projects impacting the Columbus region.
Responsibilities
Selected interns will develop and complete an applied research project that serves the Columbus community and aligns with the research and economic development objectives of the Butler Center. With guidance from Butler Center faculty and staff, interns will:

• Identify a relevant community, business, or economic issue and develop a focused research question.

• Collect, clean, and analyze data related to the project.

• Create graphs, charts, and data visualizations to communicate findings.

• Interpret the data to identify trends, patterns, and implications for the Columbus community.

• Prepare a research report summarizing the project, methodology, findings, and potential community impact.

• Present and disseminate the results to relevant stakeholders or through other appropriate outlets.

• Projects may address areas such as labor markets, housing, economic development, healthcare, education, workforce development, and regional economic trends.

Required Qualifications
Business major student with an interest in data analytics, economic research, business intelligence, or applied research. Must be comfortable working with Excel and data visualization tools; able to create clear graphs and tables; able to explain findings in a concise and meaningful way; curious and willing to move beyond the numbers to understand the story behind the data; detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform typical office and computer-based work associated with research, data analysis, report writing, and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to students who have:

• Previous customer service, leadership, or peer mentoring experience.
• Experience using Handshake or LinkedIn.
• rong presentation or public speaking skills.
• Experience with Canva, Microsoft Office, or social media management.
• A passion for career development and student success.

Proposed Salary
$15/hourly.
Work Schedule
Approximately 15 hours per week for one academic semester (fall or spring). The work schedule will be coordinated around the student's class schedule and the needs of the Butler Center.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.