Description

Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
Missoula, Montana, United States (On-Site)

Description

The position directs a high-visibility research program in Health Care Research with significant outside funding in a university-based applied research center.  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.  They 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 Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) is a medium-sized (25 employee) applied research center housed in the College of Business at the University of Montana.  Its growth since its founding in 1948 has largely come about from specialization in five areas of expertise:  health care research, survey research, forest products research, economic analysis, and publications and outreach.  The mission of the BBER is to provide an understanding of the economic environment in which Montanans live and work.  More information on the BBER and its activities can be found at the Bureau’s web site.

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 Associate Director and Director of Health Care Industry Research will:

• Take the lead role in directing, securing, conducting, and coordinating externally funded research projects, solely and in collaboration with others
• Establish and grow a high visibility research program that addresses the issues and challenges for health care delivery, outcomes, and finance with an emphasis on issues of particular importance to the geographically and culturally diverse population of Montana
• Communicate the findings and implications of research to a non-technical audience, including presentations at the BBER’s annual Economic Outlook Seminars.
• Cultivate and maintain a network of professional, business, and government leaders both within and outside of Montana who collectively comprise a base of financial and non-financial support for current and future research projects
• Work with the director of the BBER to guide the Bureau’s vision and strategy for the future

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.
• The position requires attention to detail and time-management skills to meet multiple deadlines in successfully completing complex projects.

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.

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.

How to Apply

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button.  Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resumelisting education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references- Names and contact information

*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application.  Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.