Economic Research Adminstrative Assistant

Position Title: Economic Research Administrative Assistant

Position Type: Regular

Job Number: SA78224

Full or Part Time: full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification: Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range: $22-$25.96

Pay Range Information: Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Provide research, project coordination, and administrative support to the

A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research. Collect, manage, and analyze economic and business data; support survey design, implementation, and reporting; and contribute to publications, forecasts, and presentations. Coordinate project timelines, communications, and resources while supporting administrative operations and stakeholder engagement.

• Perform data entry and maintain ACER’s local, state and national databases.
• Update indexes of the U.S., California and local leading economic indicators.
• Assist in collecting, entering and maintaining data relating to ACER’s research papers and publications.
• Assist in the preparation of data for inclusion in the Economic and Business Review, covering the U.S., California, Orange County and other regions.
• Assist in the production of the Economics and Business Review.
• Assist in the production of the forecast publication for the Inland Empire.
• Assist in creating tables and graphs for presentations and publications.
• Assist in writing and producing press releases and short comments on data releases.
• Assist in tabulating and disseminating survey results.

• Prepare a departmental project calendar and maintain timeline for surveys.
• Track project progress and report updates to Director.
• Ensure adequate and accurate communications with involved staff/departments.
• Update and coordinate materials and resources needed to conduct quarterly surveys and to implement Economic Forecast events.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.

• Coordinate the daily operations of ACER office.
• Respond to public inquiries for information and provide responses.
• Prepare memos, letters and forms for Director’s review.
• Track publication sales and expenditures.
• Maintain mailing lists and develop and maintain subscriber relations.

• Experience in coordinating projects.
• Strong computer skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, preferably of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Strong writing and editing skills to prepare and proofread clear, concise and grammatically correct business correspondence, reports and publications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to formulate and communicate financial and economics-based information.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize deadlines and perform multiple tasks without constant direct supervision.
• Demonstrated effective communications and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels, both within and outside of the university.
• Excellent telephone etiquette skills.
• Skill to perform arithmetic calculations for basic accounting functions.
• Technical skills to learn and use enterprise and department tools and systems.
• Arithmetic skills.
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain accurate files.
• Attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field
• Experience in creating tables and graphs to summarize data, preferably of financial or economics data
• Experience with database maintenance and…