University of Arkansas

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The Director will have overall responsibility for assisting government agencies and firms with analysis of local, state, and national business and economic conditions. The Director will also be responsible for interacting with local, state, and national media with respect to economic conditions and policies in Arkansas and serves as the spokesperson for the College on these matters. He or she is also responsible for generating externally funded grants and projects which produce a substantial portion of the Center’s budget.
The Director must have the necessary domain knowledge, statistical and economic underpinnings and communication skills necessary to oversee and communicate research findings. The position will also support the outreach efforts of the Walton College and must have the communication and personal skills to interface with the foremost national and global leaders in industries such as retail, transportation, technology, finance and healthcare.The Director will be responsible for the management and development of the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER). The Center provides applied economic and business research to federal, state, and local government as well as to current and potential businesses looking to expand in Northwest Arkansas. Responsibilities include achievement of mission, goals, and objectives, as well as day-to-day management.