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Job Description
Job
Title: Business
Economics Research Associate III
Code: 4107
Salary
Grade: 58
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Department/Division: Job available in different
divisions/departments
Reports To: In accordance with specific departmental policies
Summary
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· Function: To perform research and assist
in the administration of research projects in the fields of business and/or
economics. · Scope: Responsible for performing research projects and overseeing
staff members. |
Duties
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· Typical: 1. Assists in performing preliminary planning of research projects to be undertaken. 2. Supervises and trains employees. 3. Performs research work assigned, from commencement through preparation of published results. 4. Finds, writes, and submits grant proposals. 5. May be responsible for certain web related functions to include maintenance of institute website. 6. Establishes and maintains public contacts. 7. Performs additional duties as assigned. · Periodic: 1.
May serve in a liaison capacity with public and private organizations. |
Education
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Required |
Preferred |
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Bachelor’s of Business Administration from an accredited institution with
coursework in the field of assignment. |
Graduate level courses in field of assignment. |
Other Requirements
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Required |
Preferred |
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Criminal Background
Check. (CBC) |
N/A |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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Two years of related research experience. |
Three or more years of related research experience. |
Equipment
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Required |
Preferred |
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Microcomputer, mainframe and related programming skills, experience
with electronic spreadsheets and data base management. |
N/A |
Working Conditions
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Usual |
Special |
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Usual office conditions. |
Some evening and weekend work with the possibility of some traveling. |
Supervision
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Received |
Given |
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General supervision from an administrative officer or other senior
personnel. |
General supervision of assigned research and clerical personnel. |
Accuracy
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Proficiency in all phases of work. |
Security Sensitive
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Specific
job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this
classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code. |
Internal Control
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Within the scope of position duties,
responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets
are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. |