Public Service Assistant

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Public Service Assistant Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

A master's or advanced degree in economics, applied economics, or regional economics is required.

Position Summary

The Simon S. Selig, Jr. Center for Economic Growth invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, non-instructional faculty position. This position will serve as a Public Service Assistant in the Simon J. Selig Center for Economic Growth, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia, located in Athens, GA. The main responsibilities include obtaining externally funded contracts and grants and conducting economic and demographic research related to Georgia's current and future economic growth. In addition, the person in this position will supervise the center's Research Professional III and the center's student workers, prepare written reports, make oral presentations (speeches), perform administrative tasks at the direction of the center's Director, and perform other duties as required. This is a non-instructional faculty position.

Additional Requirements

See the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointments and Promotions for Public Service and Outreach Academic Rank for information regarding the Public Service Faculty ranks.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

At least three years of experience working as an economic analyst is preferred. In addition, a terminal Degree (PhD) in economics, applied economics, or regional economics is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to conduct applied economic and demographic research related to Georgia's current and future growth.

• Ability to secure externally funded contracts/grants.

• Ability to make written and oral presentations to clients, business leaders, the media, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and analysts.

• Ability to work effectively with the center's staff, manage the center's Research Professional III position, manage student workers, and perform other administrative matters related to the center's operation.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Obtaining externally funded contracts and grants and conducting economic and demographic research related to Georgia's current and future growth.

• The identification of new research/contract/grant opportunities, including meeting with potential clients and writing grant proposals for external funding.

• Plan and execute all aspects of large and small research projects, including proposal preparation, budgeting, research design, research execution, analysis, writing draft and final reports (sometimes as the sole author and sometimes as co-author), representing the Selig Center at meetings with clients, and making formal oral presentations of the research results/findings.

• Provide economic expertise and commentary to business leaders, the media, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

• Perform administrative tasks as assigned by the center's Director, including management of the center's Research Professional III and student workers.

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Writing Sample

• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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