Director of Forecasting, Special Projects and Micropolitan Studies

Job Title: Director Of Forecasting, Special Projects And Micropolitan Studies

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Director of Forecasting, Special Projects and Micropolitan Studies to conduct and manage the micropolitan forecasting and econometric modeling outreach operations in support of the missions of the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement (EDCE) and the Kelce College of Business' Business and Economic Research Center (BERC). In addition, the Director undertakes special projects supporting local and regional economic development initiatives for the EDCE.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Conduct Local and Regional Economic Forecasting (Essential)

• Carry out economic forecasting and applied regional research in support of community and regional economic development across Pittsburg State University's primary service area.
• Develop, construct, and maintain econometric models for the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area and the Southeast Kansas Region.
• Construct quarterly, annual, and long-run forecasts for Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas.
• Regularly disseminate the forecasts through appropriate channels, including the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Annual Profile, and their associate websites.
• Compile and maintain the database of economic indicators necessary to support the econometric modeling and forecasting work.
• Disseminate results and interpretation of economic forecasts and regional analyses to community and regional stakeholders through various media channels such as television, radio, newspaper, and web-based outlets.
• Upon request, provide presentations to businesses, government leaders, civic organizations, and community groups concerning the forecasted conditions of the local and regional economy.
• Conduct, present, and publish academic research informed by the modeling and forecasting work.

40% Conduct Applied Economic Analysis (Essential)

• Undertake applied economic analysis in support of local, regional, and state economic development.
• Produce economic research and analysis to support special projects undertaken by the BERC and EDCE in fulfillment of their missions. Such as: economic impact studies, revenue forecasting, location analysis, workforce needs analysis, etc.
• Provide professional advice and counsel to EDCE personnel in support of economic development initiatives.
• Work with BERC and EDCE personnel to seek and secure external grants in support of regional economic research and applied service activities.
• Conduct fee-based consultation for outside entities concerning economic impact analysis and forecasting.
• Organize and produce other outreach programs that support the research and service missions of Pittsburg State University.

20% Professional and Other Duties as Assigned (Essential)

• Coordinate an interdisciplinary Master's degree in Micropolitan Studies in cooperation with the college deans and university faculty.
• Regularly teach undergraduate and graduate courses for the Kelce College of Business. Annual course load and assignments to be determined by the Dean of the Kelce College of Business in consultation with the BERC Director and the Kelce Faculty Chair.
• Maintain an AACSB Faculty Qualification of either Professional Academic (PA) or Scholastic Academic (SA).
• Manage and supervise graduate assistants, and student workers as assigned.
• Conduct other normal professorial duties, including service on committees and student mentoring, as assigned.