Job Information
University of Utah Research Economist in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/06/2024
Requisition Number PRN38465B
Job Title Research Associate
Working Title Research Economist
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01599 - The Policy Institute
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 60,000 - 85,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Job Summary
Conducts economic and policy research. Works with the economic research team to research and analyze Utah’s economy and other topics; analyze data; help conduct economic impact studies and economic forecasting; and create/maintain visualizations, dashboards, and other research and data products. Participates in preparing scopes of work, conducting research, and writing reports. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community. Collaborates with a professional staff to help business and community leaders, and the public at large, make informed decisions.
Problem Solving
The problems and solutions encountered by this position vary depending on the area and structure of the department. This position frequently addresses problematic situations and often acts a mediator or a negotiator. A major task for this position is to understand the needs of the customers and determine what products and services should be provided to meet those needs.
Comments
The incumbent must be proficient in making daily operational decisions in assigned area to ensure compliance of current regulations and guidelines.
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute subscribes to five committable core values. We call them committable values because we make serious personnel and project decisions based on these values. We call them core because we integrate them into everything we do. They are internal values, but are reflected externally in the products and services we provide to the community. Taken together, our committable core values define who we are, how we conduct ourselves, and what comprises our work culture.
Responsibility to the community
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute exists to serve Utah and help our state prosper. While we make a contribution to regional, national and international public policy issues, we focus on assisting communities of interest within our state make informed decisions.
Research integrity and relevance
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute adheres to ethical principles and professional standards essential for responsible research. We value independent, relevant, meaningful, and understandable work.
Accountability
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute holds employees responsible for being continually productive in the work setting, being fiscally responsible, and delivering high quality products and services to the community, university, Eccles School, donors, and clients.
Collaboration
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute actively partners with people and organizations on campus and in the community to achieve our vision and mission. We believe teamwork among our staff and others will provide the best research and foster success.
Positive and passionate
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute employs people who are deeply committed to their craft and contribute to a positive and respectful work environment. We seek a congenial workplace where individual differences are both respected and celebrated, and we have fun along the way.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Conduct economic and public policy research. This includes aiding economic impact studies and economic forecasting projects.
Clean and analyze data for trends and insights.
Create data visualizations and dashboards using Excel, programming, and other software tools.
Present research highlights, data, and analysis to clients, business and community leaders, and the public.
Ensure customer satisfaction by analyzing customer concerns and suggestions. Provide appropriate follow-through to ensure quality customer service.
Facilitate cooperative and collaborative relationships with clients, community, campus partners, and other institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or public administration, or a related area,; two years work experience; experience with Microsoft Excel; human relations and effective communication skills .
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Utah economy and public sector; master’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or public administration, or a related area; four years work experience ; familiarity with R, Python, and Tableau.
This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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