Chapman University - Orange, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Economic Research Assistant position at Chapman University involves providing essential administrative and project coordination support to the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research (ACER). The role is integral to the daily operations of the ACER office, where the assistant will be responsible for responding to public inquiries, preparing various documents for the Director's review, and maintaining subscriber relations. The assistant will also cover the front desk, ensuring smooth communication and operations within the office. In addition to administrative duties, the Economic Research Assistant will play a key role in project coordination. This includes preparing and maintaining a departmental project calendar, tracking project progress, and ensuring effective communication among involved staff and departments. The assistant will also be responsible for updating and coordinating materials needed for quarterly surveys and Economic Forecast events, ensuring that all project documents are complete and properly stored. The position also requires data and research support, where the assistant will perform data entry and maintain various databases related to local, state, and national economic indicators. The assistant will assist in collecting and maintaining data for ACER's research papers and publications, as well as in the production of the Economic and Business Review and forecast publications. This includes creating tables and graphs for presentations, writing press releases, and tabulating survey results. The role demands a strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.