The Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is the outreach arm of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Founded in 1985 by visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Institute is the research, outreach, and strategic planning arm of Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community, and government to build a greater understanding of how the business sector can work for the public good. The Institute’s mission is to develop and promote innovative, market-based solutions to vital economic issues. With the belief that private enterprise is the cornerstone of a prosperous and free society, the Institute fosters the entrepreneurial spirit to stimulate economic prosperity and improve the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to the work of the Kenan Institute. We celebrate the multiple dimensions that each individual shares and believe that diversity among our faculty and staff is paramount to ensuring the greatest possible impact of our work. We encourage all qualified individuals interested to apply to any open position.
Application Deadline: 08/14/2024
The Hodges Scholars Program is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented team member with a diverse skill set. The primary responsibilities of this position are to support the Program by ensuring that administrative, operational, and business support needs are met and to assist on projects that contribute to the program’s success. In addition, the person selected for this position may assist with specific externally funded projects or initiatives of the Kenan Institute.
Program operational tasks include administrative operations and office duties, such as scheduling and coordinating meetings, purchasing supplies, serving as the primary contact for program-related communications, interfacing with building management, social media engagement, and events planning and execution.
Project/Research-specific tasks include assistance with program evaluation, assessment, and implementation. Specific tasks vary depending on projects, but responsibilities could include: coordinating campus and community outreach (in-person, written, web-based), assisting with program coordination, planning virtual and in-person events, and assisting with a variety of administrative project tasks.