JOE - December 2012

Director, CBER
Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in economics, finance, or related field; demonstrated record of scholarship and sponsored research in business, economic development, transportation, education, or taxation; excellence in written/oral communication skills required. The successful candidate is expected to serve as a catalyst for new research projects. Ability to lead and secure funding to support research is crucial.
Duties: Function as the head of Center staff with responsibility for the management of the Center's financial, personnel and administrative operations; carry out research, outreach, and business development activities consistent with the mission of Marshall University and the Center; provide leadership in obtaining external, competitively funded research and/or educational awards; ensure that CBER staff members are supported in their efforts to provide excellent and responsive research results to the stakeholders throughout the region; establish and maintain relationships with legislative committees, executive agencies, business and professional groups and other University entities and offices.

Submit cover letter, vitae and contact information for three references in one PDF file referencing Search MURC650 to: murc_recruiting@marshall.edu. Transcripts for degrees earned should be sent directly from the appropriate college/university to: Human Resource Services, Marshall University, 207 Old Main, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755.