Associate Director amp Director of Health Care Industry Research BBER

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Associate Director and Director of Health Care Industry Research,

Bureau of Business and Economic Research

The position directs a high-visibility research program in Health Care Industry Research with significant outside funding. The incumbent is expected to conduct peer-reviewed research and communicate findings to the public in non-technical language, including presentations at the Montana Economic Outlook Seminars. He/she must be able to attract grants, contracts and other outside funding and direct the development of the program, working with others in the BBER in a collaborative manner. Growth in the program, including the addition of staff and/or supervisory responsibilities, are under the Health Care Director’s direction.

The position directs the Health Care research program at the BBER, and, as such, is responsible for its direction and growth. The hiring and supervision of additional staff that can be supported by the income stream of that program is completely consistent with this role.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five

priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive

benefits package

including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Salary for this position is $115,000- $124,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

The position requires either:

(i) a Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or

(ii) an MBA and certification in at least two applied economics fields from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE)

At least 15 years of experience in applied economic research in a leadership role.

The position requires independence, initiative, leadership, communications, and persistence.

The incumbent must be thoroughly trained in economics and knowledgeable of health care policy and the issues involved.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated capacity to independently direct and grow a high-visibility research program, including the ability to conduct peer-reviewed research, attract grants and other external funding, and to make non-technical public presentations of research findings.

The ability to manage all aspects of a research program, including budgets and personnel, research development and strategic planning, is central to this position.

About

UM

and the

Bureau of Business and Economic Research

The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

The Bureau’s purpose is to serve the general public, as well as people in business, labor, and government, by providing an understanding of the economic environment in which Montanans live and work.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References

*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

E mployment Eligibility.

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Company info

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