 | NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY |
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES | |
POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION | |
| Position Classification Title: | Business Research Specialist |
| Position Classification Code: | R3035 |
| Job Family: | Instruct/Research/Pub Srvc |
| Pay Level: | 06 |
| Exempt Status: | Exempt |
| This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. | |
| Purpose of Classification: | |
| Oversee and manage all Bus research projects performed by Arrowhead Center. Mentor and advise graduate assistants in their performance of business research. Meet grant/contract deliverables. Prepare and review business research documents. Support the Entrepreneurship Unit of Arrowhead Center in meeting its goals. | |
| Standard Duties: | |
| Directs and oversees activities and graduate assistants in support of directed learning experiences in the Arrowhead Center; assigns projects and tasks and monitors performance measures for research projects; interfaces with clients (external and internal to NMSU) for the purpose of defining the research problem, reporting on progress, setting up meetings, and delivering final reports; supervises graduate assistants, coordinates student work schedules, reviews report drafts, provides feedback and suggestions, and answers questions; executes entrepreneurship and Bus research requirements of grants for public and private sponsors; collaborates with Arrowhead Center staff on Center-wide strategies and initiatives; identifies and pursues qualified opportunities for new business in the area of entrepreneurship and business research. | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | |
| Knowledge of research methods; independent judgment and initiative; | |
| Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated experience in short and long range planning; track record in problem analysis and resolution; experience in report generation and presentation. | |
| Ability to analyze and evaluate information. | |
| Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Education- Master's degree in a related field. | |
| Experience- Two (2) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined. | |
| Equivalency- None | |
| Certifications/License- | |
| Departmental Requirements- | |
| Special Requirements- | |