Top Economic Executive jobs in Kansas

Top Economic Executive provides economic data, prepares interpretative reports, and provides leadership for the company's use of economic data and adaptation of economic models. Communicates the results of economic studies to the stakeholders and sets guidelines for corporate economic strategies. Being a Top Economic Executive understands the macro and micro economic environment and its impact on the industry. Typically requires a PhD in a field of specialty. Additionally, Top Economic Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Economic Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Economic Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations - Economic Development and Community Engagement
  • Pittsburg State University Career Site Minimal
  • Pittsburg, KS FULL_TIME
  • The office of Economic Development & Community Engagement at Pittsburg State University is searching for an Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations.  The primary function of the Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations is to play a major role in advancing the missions of the Economic Development and Community Engagement division by leading and driving the division’s vision of industry engagement and translation, supporting research activities, helping workforce development in emerging technological areas, grant writing and compliance, and working with funding agencies and communities. The Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations will support the Associate Vice President of Research and Support in establishing a new relationship with colleges, universities, and industries. The Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations will have the opportunity to work with the Vice President of Economic Development and Community Engagement and the Associate Vice Presidents to shave the organization’s strategic directions to drive research and industry engagement initiatives.   

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    50% - Emerging Technologies Management and Collaboration  

    • Develop and implement plans to grow the institute for emerging technologies, prepare competitive proposals for the expansion of research and support activities.
    • Build partnerships for expansion of the institute for emerging technologies and other divisions.
    • Provide solicitation review and proposal development assistance through technical and compliance reviews,
    • Work with different divisions to help to prepare pre- and post-award documents,
    • Help to promote establishing the physical and analytical testing laboratories as a revenue-generating center. 
    • Promote to the industry, acquiring appropriate certification, staffing, establishing/maintaining pricing structures, and retaining records. 
    • Coordinate and collaborate with external constituents in the practice of technology development for licensing and commercialization in consultation with the supervisor. 
    • Search literature and plan new fundable research based on division/university objectives. 

    40% - Grant/Funding Proposal Management

    • Prepare documents for bidding and acquiring new analytical instruments for the division. 
    • In consultation with the AVP, facilitate and manage the advancement of technology development for licensing and commercialization. 
    • Support division efforts for commercialization and work with the unit to develop a plan for the technology transfer process. 
    • Participate and support activities going on in Pittsburg State University Research Foundation (PSURF).
    • Mentor students and researchers for grant writing. 
    • Write reports for presentations and share with the scientific community where appropriate. 
    • Communicate research to internal and external constituents through oral and written publications, presentations, patents, and other communications. 
    • Continue to communicate with the scientific communities and current and potential industrial partners as needed.
    • Prepare written internal and external reports and presentations of technical results to internal and external constituents. 
    • Assist AVP and Executive Directors in providing supervision of one or more technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and other researchers working in the division.

    10% - Other duties (such as managing booths at conferences and trade shows, participating in recruitment events, serving on committees, etc.) as assigned. 

     

    Education and Experience

    Required Education and Experience at Hire - 

    • A Ph.D. in literature, science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution
    • Experience in developing new programs and managing labs.
    • Experience in managing contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and sub-agreements.
    • Experience in creating a new business plan, implementing strategic vision.   

    Preferred Education and Experience - 

    • Experience in conducting searches for funding. 
    • Experience in an industry management position 
    • Supervisory experience

     

    Screening Services (Background Checks):  Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

    Job Type:  Unclassified

    Appointment Duration:  12 months

    Work Schedule:  Full Time – Monday through Friday, Nights and Weekends as needed.

    Application Documents Required*: 

    - Resume
    - Cover Letter
    - Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References 

    *Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload. 


    Open until Filled with a first review date of October 18, 2023. 

    Search Committee Chair: Wes Streeter (wstreeter@pittstate.edu) 

    PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

    Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and Veterans Preference employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  • 21 Days Ago

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Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations - Economic Development and Community Engagement
  • Pittsburg State University Career Site Minimal
  • Pittsburg, KS FULL_TIME
  • The office of Economic Development & Community Engagement at Pittsburg State University is searching for an Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations. The primary function of the Exec...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Client Services Executive - GSP
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • What will you be doing? The Client Services Executive will be responsible for developing a strategy and plan to handle future growth in their account base through capacity planning, training, and proc...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Economic Assistant (Part-time)
  • US Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Wichita, KS PART_TIME
  • Duties This is not a remote position. Work will be performed primarily in Wichita, KS, which includes travel throughout Butler, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner counties as well. THIS POSITION IS ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Economic Recovery Program Specialist
  • The State of Kansas
  • Shawnee, KS FULL_TIME
  • Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Position Description An application,résumé and tax clearance certificate all must be submitted for this position. The Department of Commerce partici...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Case Manager (Specializing in Economic Advocacy)
  • Safehome
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Are you passionate about empowering families on their path to independence? Today is your lucky day!! We are looking for our next superstar to fill the role of Case Manager who specializes in Economic...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • AssuredPartners, Inc.
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Please note that the duties below can vary based on the workflow of your local office. Prospect: involves using our Sale...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive - Employee Benefits
  • Brown & Brown, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA
  • Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • AssuredPartners
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Overview: Love what you do but not where you do it? As a Sales Executive at AssuredPartners, you will use your existing ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • Assured Partners
  • Houston, TX
  • Overview Love what you do but not where you do it? As a Sales Executive at AssuredPartners, you will use your existing s...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive, Employee Benefits
  • Keenan
  • Greater Los Angeles, CA
  • Keenan has an exciting career opportunity as a Sales Executive that will be tasked with the generation of new business i...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • Assured Partners
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Overview Love what you do but not where you do it? As a Sales Executive at AssuredPartners, you will use your existing s...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • Assured Partners
  • Franklin, TN
  • Overview Love what you do but not where you do it? As a Sales Executive at AssuredPartners, you will use your existing s...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Executive-Employee Benefits
  • National Financial Partners Corp.
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Who We Are NFP is a seven-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the 5-Star Div...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Top Economic Executive jobs
$279,598 to $408,635