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Job Description
Job
Title: Business Economics
Research Associate II
Code: 4108
Salary
Grade: 57
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Department/Division: Economic Development Institute,
Reports To: Director, Economic Development Institute
Summary
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· Function: To perform specialized
research and prepare reports for publication in the field of business and/or
economics. · Scope: Responsible for gathering and interpreting data
and preparing materials for publication. |
Duties
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· Typical: 1. Manages daily operations of research area. 2. Trains employees. 3. Conduct secondary market research for business development counselors; initiate and conduct staffing procedures. 4. Conducts specified phases of research projects; Assists and collaborates on finding, writing, and submitting grant proposals. 5. Analyzes data and prepares reports; Develop and translate content for monthly website updates. 6. Interact with counselors for clarification or special requests; participate in committee and service work/activities for the department, Institute for Economic Development, and the University. 7. Perform additional duties as assigned. · Periodic: 1.
Answers inquiries and assists with special problems. |
Education
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Required |
Preferred |
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with coursework in
business/economics. |
Bachelor’s of Business Administration with coursework in the field of
assignment. |
Other Requirements
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Required |
Preferred |
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
co-workers and the public. |
N/A |
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Criminal Background
Check. (CBC) |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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One year of related research experience. |
Two 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. |
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 by an administrative officer or other senior
personnel. |
General supervision of assigned 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. |