Economic Research Adminstrative Assistant

Job Description Summary

Provide research, project coordination, and administrative support to the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research. Collect, manage, and analyze economic and business data; support survey design, implementation, and reporting; and contribute to publications, forecasts, and presentations. Coordinate project timelines, communications, and resources while supporting administrative operations and stakeholder engagement.

Data and Research Support

• Perform data entry and maintain ACER’s local, state and national databases.
• Update indexes of the U.S., California and local leading economic indicators.
• Assist in collecting, entering and maintaining data relating to ACER’s research papers and publications.
• Assist in the preparation of data for inclusion in the Economic and Business Review, covering the U.S., California, Orange County and other regions.
• Assist in the production the Economics and Business Review.
• Assist in the production of the forecast publication for the Inland Empire.
• Assist in creating tables and graphs for presentations and publications.
• Assist in writing and producing press releases and short comments on data releases.
• Assist in tabulating and disseminating survey results.

Project Coordination Support

• Prepare a departmental project calendar and maintain timeline for surveys.
• Track project progress and report updates to Director.
• Ensure adequate and accurate communications with involved staff/departments.
• Update and coordinate materials and resources needed to conduct quarterly surveys and to implement Economic Forecast events.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.

Reception and administrative support

• Coordinate the daily operations of ACER office.
• Respond to public inquiries for information and provide responses.
• Prepare memos, letters and forms for Director’s review.
• Track publication sales and expenditures.
• Maintain mailing lists and develop and maintain subscriber relations.