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General Summary: The Academic and Research Specialist works closely with a diverse group of 5-7 faculty to further the faculty mission of teaching and research. The Specialist must understand and anticipate faculty needs, understand faculty culture, and deliver effective solutions to individual faculty, research assistants, and other members of the community. Must participate in professional meetings to discuss research and academic goals and implementation strategies. Strong analytical and administrative skills are used to maintain relations with faculty and are a high priority in supporting and collaborating with faculty, faculty support staff, PhD students, and university visitors. High levels of initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm are keys to success.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Furthers the faculty mission of teaching through the creation and preparation of course materials including Canvas (course management) sites, digital course reserves, course materials, handouts, and PowerPoint slides.
• Analyzes, validates, and evaluates drafts of problem sets and exams to ensure clarity and accuracy, and recommends changes as necessary.
• Calculates and validates advanced math formulas/equations; possession of a general understanding of basic concepts as they relate to economics is useful.
• Oversees and manages teaching assistants on behalf of faculty in a manner consistent with faculty requirements.
• Enters grades with delegated authority from faculty members, ensuring FERPA privacy guidelines are met.
• Furthers the faculty research mission by providing technical and administrative support for primary research. This includes pulling data sets and cleaning data; preparation of manuscripts and other documents; editing documents for clarity; navigation of paper submission process with publishers; management of research labs or centers (for example, RA time management, ordering/coordinating research study supplies, and managing hardware and software used for studies) and grant proposals. .
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the highest quality event management for events such as research seminars, conferences, and meetings.
• Oversees and reconciles budget, through vendor selection, budget projections, and general checks and balances within the budget, for workshops and events.
• Develops budgets for workshops and events. Monitors and reconciles accounts. Oversight management of the day-to-day financial processes, payment of invoices, and processing of reimbursements. May develop financial reporting for grants. Creates, edits, and maintains class web pages and faculty personal web pages, utilizing advanced computer skills in web page management.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Learn tools such as LaTeX and Stata.
• Exposure to content management and learning management, such as Canvas or other tools.
• Understanding of academia and higher education in a research and teaching environment/culture.
• Interest in a business school environment, grants/proposals, and research/lab work.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Knowledge of research techniques and methods.
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, high-output environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and faculty information.
• Understand faculty needs and faculty culture, while also being able to deliver effective solutions to individual faculty.
• Familiarity with a research environment.
• This position is currently expected to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)