Public Service Assistant
The University of Georgia

Posting Number:

F1929P

Public Service Assistant

Terry-Selig Ctr for Econ Grwth

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Terry College is the state's flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://terry.uga.edu/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States. It is nicknamed "The Classic City" because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene. Athens is located about 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with affordable real estate prices and a low cost of living.

Created to provide economic expertise to Georgia businesses and entrepreneurs, the Simon S. Selig Jr. Center for Economic Growth conducts research on economic, demographic and social issues related to Georgia's current and future growth. As the Terry College of Business's most visible public service unit, the center helps to guide business decisions and public policy directions.

https://www.terry.uga.edu/about/selig

External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

08/01/2024

03/26/2024

Yes

Applications received by June 1, 2024 will receive full consideration, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a full vitae, writing sample, and contact information for three references (including email address). All documents must be submitted electronically. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. References will be contacted by the department at the appropriate time in the process. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype or Zoom. Please address any questions about the application process to the search committee chair, Mike Pfarrer (mpfarrer@uga.edu).

This position may be subject to telecommuting.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Public Service Professional AC

Public Service Assistant

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Non-Tenure Track

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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.

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.

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