Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Program/Project Consultant

Application Deadline: Feb 10, 2025

About This Role

This is a 2-year position with the GRIP (Game-changing Research Initiative Program, at KSU. This position will serve as the Program/Project Consultant for the research project assisting in the areas of Economic Development Planning, Data and Investment Analysis, as well as tracking the Budgeting and Accounting of the project.
About Us

Our goal is to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will prepare students to become successful business professionals in an increasingly diverse and interconnected workplace. The College's comparative advantage derives from a strong, inclusive family culture, a diverse and well-qualified student population, a faculty committed to high-quality research and teaching, dedicated staff, and strong support from alumni and the business community. The College is accredited by AACSB in both business administration and accounting. Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.
Worksite Option

This position is on-site.
What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Educational equivalency means that education and experience may be combined to fulfill the minimum qualifications. For details on how to combine these, and to see a matrix that illustrates this process, please refer to our https://www.k-state.edu/hr/time-and-compensation/compensation/compensation-structure-resources-for-managers/educational-equivalency/.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master degree in Economics
• Financial Management and Accounting knowledge
• Strong skills and proficiency in statistical packages (STATA, R, SAS, SPSS, and Time Series package)
• Data Visualization skill with SQL, TABLIE, Python, etc. for big data (government and open public databases, including Word Bank data)
• Ability to develop statistical and mathematical modeling, with respect to economic development aspects
• Project experiences in forecasting (economic growth, new product adoption, sales forecasting, etc.)
• Experiences working with faculty projects
• Understanding of international trends and growth models for business development
• Commitment to understanding one's own experience and perspectives as well as the experiences and perspectives of diverse others in an effort to cultivate strong relationships and effective collaboration

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 3 References

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$53,581 - $69,000

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Application Closes:

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