About UsLocated in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job SummaryThe University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Data Science Intern- Institutional Student Worker. The Data Science Intern supports the University of North Georgia's strategic priorities by assisting with statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, and quantitative research projects using trusted enterprise data. Working within the Analytics & Innovation Incubator, the intern contributes to real institutional analytics initiatives while gaining practical experience in data science, institutional analytics, and applied artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities - Conduct applied data science projects (e.g., enrollment forecasting, capacity planning, student success modeling).
- Collaborate with Data Scientists and other members of the Data Strategy team to define project scope, methodology, project milestones, and deliverables.
- Build statistical and machine learning models while performing analysis using Python or R.
- Prepare clear reports, visualizations, and briefings for university stakeholders.
- Document methods, code, assumptions, and results for reproducibility.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- Familiarity with SQL, GitHub, or other analytical development tools.
- Foundational knowledge of data science, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, or machine learning principles.
- Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis, visualization, and model development.
- Ability to clean, prepare, analyze, and interpret structured datasets.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.
- Ability to document analytical work clearly and communicate findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Required Qualifications - Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of North Georgia pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or another closely related discipline, or pursuing the Data Science specialization.
- Completion of coursework demonstrating foundational knowledge in data science, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, programming, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Coursework in machine learning, predictive analytics, data mining, or artificial intelligence.
- Experience completing research, capstone, or class projects involving quantitative analysis.
Preferred Qualifications - Coursework and/or project experience using Python, R, SQL, or comparable analytical tools is preferred.
Required Documents to Attach USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 _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 .
Institutional ValuesThe University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at
Conditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information - This is not a supervisory position.
- This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
- This position will not be required to drive.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
- This position will not travel
- This position does not require security clearance.
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