Associate Director, Center for Business and Economic Analysis

Associate Director, Center for Business and Economic Analysis

10 Jul 2024
Wyoming, Laramie 00000 Laramie USA

Associate Director, Center for Business and Economic Analysis

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Support the economic growth and diversification of Wyoming's economy through applied economic and business analytics for communities, industries, entrepreneurs, and the State of Wyoming by managing projects for the CBEA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our mission is to provide professional economic insight about Wyoming; undertake economic impact assessments; conduct specialized analyses, studies and projects, including guidance for investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs; and study and disseminate population demographic and workforce conditions to support regional development. The CBEA will be the trusted destination resource for information about Wyoming’s economy, empower robust economic growth and diversification, serve as a bridge of engagement between the University of Wyoming and the broader state community, and be recognized nationally as a premier organization amongst its peers.


Position Expectations


The Associate Director will manage projects for the CBEA. The successful candidate will also work with the Director to develop UW Economic Outlook Conferences around Wyoming and communicate regularly with local economic development groups. Responsibilities also include: continuing development and marketing of the Center; assisting government agencies and firms with analysis of local, state, and national business and economic conditions; interacting with local, state, and national media with respect to economic conditions and policies in the region; executing economic impact projects and other specialized projects; and all other related duties as assigned. Fulfilling these responsibilities may require occasional travel to meet with clients and travel throughout Wyoming to assist the Director with presentations or attended events.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a master’s degree or higher in Economics or related field.


The position requires explicit knowledge of standard econometric software, such as R, Python, and Stata.


Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy found at: https://www.uwyo.edu/risk/files/docs/offical-vehicle-policy.pdf


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of and experience with software for economic impact analyses, such as IMPLAN or REMI


PhD in Economics or related field


Knowledge of Wyoming’s economy and the energy industry.


Successful applicants should possess excellent communication and applied research skills


Applicants should have a documented ability to effectively communicate verbally and orally to diverse audiences about complex topics involving data, and prior experience working cooperatively with government agencies and private industry.


REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least four references who would be contacted after discussion with the candidate.


The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. Inclusiveness and diversity are critical to the success of the College of Business and University as a whole. Members of under-represented groups are especially invited to apply.


Interested candidates may direct any questions to Professor David Aadland.


HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.


In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.


ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS:

The University of Wyoming College of Business (http://www.uwyo.edu/business/) is AACSB accredited and is located in a state-of-the-art, Leeds-certified building. The College currently offers undergraduate degrees in business administration, marketing, professional sales, management of human resources, accounting, entrepreneurship, economics and finance. The College offers masters of business administration degrees, Masters degrees in accounting, economics, and finance, and Ph.D. degrees in marketing and economics. It is one of 11 member schools of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative College Program. The college has recently undertaken several major initiatives including the creation of the Student Success Center, the Center for Professional Selling, and a campus-wide entrepreneurship program. Moreover, it recently completed a new strategic plan with goals to advance world-class research, integrate more experiential learning, engage in more stakeholder outreach, expand global connections, and grow online offerings.


ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.


Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visithttp://visitlaramie.org/


Primary Location: US-WY-Laramie

Job: Administrative & Executive

Shift: Day Job :

Hiring Manager:David M. Aadland

Unposting Date: Jul 18, 2020, 12:59:00 AM

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