Economic Research Assistant

Economic Research Assistant

Regular

SA26424

Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

Non-Exempt

$22.00 - $25.48

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Provide administrative and project coordination support to the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research. Run surveys including survey collection, tabulation and data presentations. Collect economic and business data and maintain databases for various economic forecasts and projects. Perform research in close cooperation with the Research Associate and the Center Director.

Reception and Administrative Support

• Coordinate the daily operations of ACER office.
• Respond to public inquiries for information and provide responses.
• Prepare memos, letters and forms for Director’s review.
• Track publication sales and expenditures.
• Maintain mailing lists and develop and maintain subscriber relations.
• Maintain application list for the Certificate in Applied Statistical Analysis and communicate to Registrar’s Office.
• Cover the front desk.

• Prepare a departmental project calendar and maintain timeline for surveys.
• Track project progress and report updates to Director.
• Ensure adequate and accurate communications with involved staff/departments.
• Update and coordinate materials and resources needed to conduct quarterly surveys and to implement Economic Forecast events.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.

• Perform data entry and maintain ACER’s local, state and national databases.
• Update indexes of the U.S., California and local leading economic indicators.
• Assist in collecting, entering and maintaining data relating to ACER’s research papers and publications.
• Assist in the preparation of data for inclusion in the Economic and Business Review, covering the U.S., California, Orange County and other regions.
• Assist in the production the Review.
• Assist in the production of the forecast publication for the Inland Empire.
• Assist in creating tables and graphs for presentations and publications.
• Assist in writing and producing press releases.
• Assist in tabulating and disseminating survey results.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in coordinating projects.
• Experience in creating tables and graphs to summarize data, preferably of financial or economics data.
• Experience with database maintenance and management.
• Knowledge of survey collection and data analyses procedures preferred.
• Strong computer skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, preferably of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Strong writing and editing skills to prepare and proofread clear, concise and grammatically correct business correspondence, reports and publications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to formulate and communicate financial and economics-based information.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize deadlines and perform multiple tasks without constant direct supervision.
• Demonstrated effective communications and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels, both within and outside of the university.
• Excellent telephone etiquette skills.
• Skill to perform arithmetic calculations for basic accounting functions.
• Technical skills to learn and use enterprise and department tools and systems.
• Arithmetic skills.
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain accurate files.
• Attention to detail.

• Knowledge of economics, statistics and academic research support as related to this position.
• Knowledge of survey collection and data analyses procedures.
• Understanding of survey collection processes.
• Experience with database maintenance and management.
• Experience using Quark software.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.