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.
Essential Functions:
1. Conducts varied economic analysis in support of Centers grant and contract funded projects in the areas of transportation, housing, workforce development, forecasting and related areas.
a. Collects, organizes and manipulates economic and demographic data.
b. Creates charts and graphs for technical reports and presentations.
c. Provides evaluation and interpretation of research data.
2. Performs research in all aspects of applied business and social science.
3. Produces written research reports and proposals related to assigned research projects or as directed.
4. Serves as resource for center providing information or support to clients, community and administration.
5. Supports planning and programming for external events and focus groups.
6. Assist with updates and maintenance of Center website content.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Completed coursework in statistics or research methods.
Experience with MS Office software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Major in economics, business, public policy or related field.
Advanced coursework in data analysis such as econometrics.
Work experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of research techniques, data analysis and report writing.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in one or more of the following software tools: Tableau, R, Stata, ArcGis, IMPLAN, and REMI.
Ability to work independently, think analytically, and be a problem solver.
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.
Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
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. Work will be performed remotely.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, non-exempt
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/19401
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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