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Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Works closely to implement all aspects of the Economics for Everyone Media Initiative, including: Contribute to writing, proofreading, and fact-checking all promotional materials and website creation associated with E4E.
- Creates PowerPoint presentations.
- Assists with the roll-out of the E4E Media Initiative at the college and high school level, including outreach coordination.
- Installs, sets up and perform experiments surrounding the topic of E4E; interacting with students and other staff under the direction of faculty.
- Constructs figures and tables for economics papers.
- Conducts literature reviews in economics and statistics.
- Identifies new data sources.
- Coordinates and provide updates on E4E research projects at team meetings and helps write the annual research summary for the donor.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards, responsible for IRB protocols and review project deliverables.
- Recommends and take action to identify solutions to research related problems.
- Interacts with Executive Administrator, Digital Media Manager, Associate Sr. Instructional Professor and other team members to assist them with their E4E research and instruction.
- Follows up with tasks and goals as assigned.
- Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Experience:
- Working in a research environment.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Preferred Competencies
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Documents
- Cover Letter (required)
- Resume (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Benefits Eligible
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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