Job Description

TITLE Franchise Fellow

DEPARTMENT Office of the President

REPORTS TO cmeader@babson.edu

PAY RATE $25/hour

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Summary: The Franchise Fellow is responsible for providing research, testing, and analytics for ad hoc projects for the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute and the Office of the President.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: under the faculty direction of Ab Igram and Phil Ahn

• research designated topics
• conduct surveys
• collect data as needed and analyze large data sets
• synthesize and present data findings as assigned
• enhance the current Franchise agent suite through AI-aided coding
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE: Ab Igram, Executive Director of Tariq Institute of Franchising and Phil Ahn, Senior Director, Data Analytics & AI as faculty mentors

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Experience and interest in AI tools and environments
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with statistical methods and formulas, multi-variable analysis
• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
• Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK: in-person and remote as required

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Current Babson undergraduate or graduate student