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Association for University
Business and Economic Research
A national association of regional
economic research centers
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Housing Economist – Texas Real Estate Research Center, Texas A&M University
As a Housing Economist, you will be responsible for presenting as a subject matter expert to varied audiences, including industry leaders, trade associations, and government officials. Your research will delve into the nuances of real estate housing economics, staying ahead of industry trends and adapting to answer critical questions. You will collaborate with our research director and housing economist to develop and execute projects, ensuring timely and actionable findings.
Responsibilities
- Presentations- Present as a subject matter expert. Prepare presentation materials appropriate for small and/or large groups, to include industry leaders, trade associations, lay people, and municipal, county, or other government leaders. These duties require the use of a personal or University vehicle.
- Research Duties- Responsible for overseeing and conducting complex independent research into the field of real estate housing economics. Stay abreast of the industry and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise. Identify industry nuances and adapt research initiatives to answer questions appropriate to constituency. Work with the research director and senior housing economist to develop projects. Produce findings in a timely manner.
- Research Writing- Analyze research data and summarize results. Disseminate findings through articles, technical reports, research papers, and other publications.
- External Liaison- Develop relationships with external stakeholders as assigned. Create or facilitate collaboration. Support the Center’s mission and promote the Center’s profile. Respond to media requests. Participate in research and other staff meetings.
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Director of Forecasting, Special Projects and Micropolitan Studies — Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) and the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement (EDCE); Kelce College of Business; Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Director of Forecasting, Special Projects and Micropolitan Studies to conduct and manage the micropolitan forecasting and econometric modeling outreach operations in support of the missions of the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement (EDCE) and the Kelce College of Business’ Business and Economic Research Center (BERC). In addition, the Director undertakes special projects supporting local and regional economic development Initiatives for the EDCE.
Candidates must possess a PhD in Economics or closely-related discipline at time of hire. Preferred candidates will possess academic or professional research experience, teaching experience in a higher education setting, and experience in supervising student workers or graduate assistants.
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Economic Data Analyst — Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) and the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement (EDCE); Kelce College of Business; Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Economic Data Analyst to support of the missions of the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement (EDCE) and the Kelce College of Business’ Business and Economic Research Center (BERC), by retrieving data from official sources, compiling and managing electronic databases for analysis, conducting analyses to maintain the integrity and security of the data, generating descriptive visualization of the data, assisting BERC and EDCE personnel in preparing reports and publication, and maintaining and updating the BERC website and data repository.
Successful candidates must possess a bachelor’s in economics, business, statistics, data science, or closely related field; and experience with Excel and statistical analysis software packages. Preferred qualifications include appropriate professional certifications in database management, professional writing, or other relevant skill in addition to experience managing relational databases.
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Director — Economic and Business Research Center, Eller College of Management, The University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is seeking a Director to lead its award-winning Economic and Business Research Center, located in the Eller College of Management. This position leads the EBRC while conducting research on the Arizona economy and engaging with the state and local community. The Center is the premier source of economic information on Arizona’s economy and is a leader in the digital delivery of that information through websites and a smartphone app.
The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. Ranked in the top 20 among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, they are known for their specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. The Eller College of Management supports more than 6,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students on its 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, global micro campuses, and through Arizona Online.
The last few years have been exciting ones at the EBRC, with the Center winning regional, national, and finally international recognition for excellence, innovation, visualization, and impact. Enjoy exploring this site and our other online projects: Arizona’s Economy, Making Action Possible for Southern Arizona Dashboard, Arizona-Mexico Economic Indicators, and The Forecasting Project.
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