Summer Business Analyst: Drive Startup Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

MS 365 Business & Google Workspace

Job summary

KU Innovation Park is seeking a student business analyst for the summer of 2026 to support its management team and resident bioscience and technology startups. The role offers hands-on business development and consulting experiences in a small, professional setting.

Responsibilities span research, document review, market analysis, financial modeling, grant support, and presenting findings to partners and Park management. In-person, 12–20 hours/week with potential extension into 2026-27.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in written research, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to conduct thorough, organized research and present insights clearly.
• Creative, autonomous problem-solver ready to tackle ambiguous projects.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with strong time management.
• Proactive and reliable with consistent work hours and communication.

Responsibilities

• Research topics in depth and draft memoranda for partners.
• Assist with document review and drafting (contracts, LOIs, proposals).
• Conduct industry and market research, competitive analysis, and tech validation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary background

Writing excellence

Entrepreneurial spirit

Consistency & reliability

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Broad academic backgrounds encouraged (STEM, business analytics, etc.)

Tools

MS 365

Google Workspace

Job description

KU Innovation Park is seeking a student business analyst for the summer of 2026 to support its management team and resident bioscience and technology startups. The role offers hands-on business development and consulting experiences in a small, professional setting.

Responsibilities span research, document review, market analysis, financial modeling, grant support, and presenting findings to partners and Park management. In-person, 12–20 hours/week with potential extension into 2026-27.