Economic Development Analyst

University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Richardson, TEXAS
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S05411P
Position Title Economic Development Analyst
Functional Title Economic Development Analyst
Department Office of Facilities and Economic Development
Salary Range Dependent on Qualifications
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 01/23/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 02/19/2024
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Manager, Economic Development Initiatives, the Economic Development Analyst will be responsible for providing support for the research, event planning, and marketing initiatives of the team. The Economic Development Analyst will support the outreach initiatives of the communities served by the University of Texas at Dallas by providing research and analytic support, attending community events, and supporting business attraction and retention pitches at the direction of the Manager.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a related field. 
One year of experience using statistical software. 
Two years demonstrated experience using advanced functionality in Excel or other spreadsheet or database software.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Geospatial Information Sciences (GIScience), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Business Analytics, or similar.
  •  One (1) year of experience using programming or statistical software packages including but not limited to R, Stata, SQL, or Python.
  •  One (1) year of experience using data preparation or visualization programs including but not limited to Power Bl, Tableau, or Alteryx.
  •  Two (2) years of experience using advanced functions in Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, or macros.
  • Ability to conduct public speaking engagements in an academic environment.
  •  Skill in organization and time management, computers and applicable software, customer service, event coordination, research and analysis, strategic thinking.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Apply knowledge of higher education and DFW economy to develop meaningful analysis to further the University’s economic development efforts.
• Direct economic research to attract, retain, and assist businesses as they expand into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
• Produce monthly articles and interactive web charts for ‘’The Connection: Economic Development and Our Community" analysis series.
• Update labor market data and publish monthly DFW Labor Market Updates.
• Manage all or a portion of the planning process for various events including community workshops, business engagements, or other departmental events as needed; support the planning process for the Annual Economic Development Summit.
• Support the team’s external outreach efforts by coordinating and attending meetings with local economic development organizations and businesses.
• Represent the University and Economic Development team at professional events, business development pitches, and other off-campus functions.
• Conduct public speaking engagements in a wide range of settings from business events to classrooms.
• Collect data from various resources and build a clearinghouse for economic development data and information.
• Support internal and external partners by providing customized reports and data.
• Participate as contributing member of workforce alignment group comprising labor market intelligence specialists in government and higher education working to improve living wage attainment in the DFW area.
• Stay abreast of publications and updates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Higher Education Board, Brookings Institution, etc.
• If applicable, manage student assistants, including overseeing economic data and GIS analysis tasks.
• Create and manage dashboards, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
The role may also require leading or supervising student researchers on a per-project basis. Although a general economic development background is preferred, any experience with economic research will be highly weighted for this role. The candidate is expected to display strong professional writing skills for a wide range of audiences from the general public to academics and subject matter experts. Additionally, knowledge of the North Texas economy and geography will be critical to the long-term success of the individual filling this position.
Intermittent remote work opportunities may exist following a successful probationary period. 
Special Instructions Summary
Please submit the following for consideration:
-Resume
-Cover Letter
-Writing sample demonstrating independent research work (maximum 5 pages)
-Sample of previous work demonstrating knowledge of R, Stata, and/or other geospatial analysis software
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

Similar Positions