Job Description
Economic Research Analyst Primary Purpose: Under general direction conducts applied business and social science research and analysis to support the Director and Associate Director of the Center for Business and Policy Research.
Continuation of position is based upon availability of funding.
Essential Functions: - Conducts varied economic analysis in support of Center's grant and contract funded projects in the areas of transportation, housing, workforce development, forecasting and related areas.
- Collects, organizes and manipulates economic and demographic data.
- Creates charts and graphs for technical reports and presentations.
- Provides evaluation and interpretation of research data.
- Performs research in all aspects of applied business and social science.
- Produces written research reports and proposals related to assigned research projects or as directed.
- Serves as resource for center providing information or support to clients, community and administration.
- Supports planning and programming for external events and focus groups.
- Assist with updates and maintenance of Center website content.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Urban and Regional Planning or related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of full-time experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of research techniques, data analysis and report writing.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Urban and Regional Planning or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of economic research methods.
- Proficiency in MS Office software (advanced level of Excel necessary).
- Ability to work independently, think analytically, be a problem solver and to apply those skills in constructing models, collecting data to populate the models and produce model results.
- Strong writing skills to produce effective reports and other documents for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and in speaking, with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as R or Stata, and mapping tools such as ArcGis.
- Familiarity with economic impact and simulations tools such as aslmplan or REMI.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties require frequent sitting and repetitive motion of hands and wrists. Occasional walking and standing with infrequent bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing stairs. May be requested to lift up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work primarily performed in a standard office environment. Work performed during normal business hours, additional hours may be required to meet business need or deadlines. Occasional travel to meet with clients, distant campuses and/or conferences expected. Position could be located on Sacramento or Stockton campus, and will be determined by the Director prior to an offer of employment.
Hiring Range: $22.68 - $30.04/hr. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
To apply, visit University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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