Paid Summer Business Analyst for Growth & Startups

KU Innovation Park; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

MS 365 Business

Google Workspace

Job summary

KU Innovation Park is a nonprofit economic development organization and business incubator in Lawrence, Kansas. It hires student analysts to support its operations and resident bioscience and technology startups.

The analyst role offers hands-on business development and consulting experience, with mentorship from a small, professional team and potential part-time continuation during the school year. Compensation starts at $18/hour with opportunities for raises based on performance and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable excellence in written communication.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently.
• Reliable with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research topics in depth and draft memoranda and reports.
• Assist with document review and drafting (contracts, LOIs, proposals).
• Conduct industry and market research, competitive analysis, and tech validation.
• Prepare strategic planning documents such as business plans and investor letters.
• Basic financial and business modeling/analysis.
• Identify grant funding opportunities and assist with grant applications.
• Present findings to partners and Park management.
• Collaborate with other analysts and participate in meetings.

Skills

Writing

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Communication

Research

Tools

MS 365 Business

Google Workspace

Job description

KU Innovation Park is a nonprofit economic development organization and business incubator in Lawrence, Kansas. It hires student analysts to support its operations and resident bioscience and technology startups.

The analyst role offers hands-on business development and consulting experience, with mentorship from a small, professional team and potential part-time continuation during the school year. Compensation starts at $18/hour with opportunities for raises based on performance and