Dear Regsc subscribers, please see below for information on a new employment opportunity. Apologies in advance for any cross listings. Best - Heather
Heather M. Stephens, Ph.D. Director and Professor, Regional Research Institute (RRI)<https://rri.wvu.edu/> West Virginia University [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3472-216X Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ubwrHqQAAAAJ&hl=en> [cid:[email protected]]<https://rri.wvu.edu/> [cid:[email protected]] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/regional-research-institute-69b08b24a/> From: Carlos Carpio Ochoa <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 8:05 PM To: Heather Stephens <[email protected]> Subject: Assistant Dean for Economic Development (NMSU) Hi Heather, I'm reaching out again to invite you to kindly share this opportunity with others in your network who may be interested. We are seeking an Assistant Dean for Economic Development in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. This role involves close collaboration with college leadership and includes an academic appointment in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business and Extension Economics (Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Business | New Mexico State University | BE BOLD. Shape the Future.<https://aeab.nmsu.edu/>) New Mexico State University offers an excellent environment for those passionate about economic development. Please let me know if you would like more details. Complete Position Description and link to application portal: Asst Dean,ACES Econ Dev - Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States<https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/asst-dean-aces-econ-dev-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states-135fa5a5-a3f7-4bcc-b58a-a7fa96a1062f> Application deadline: October, 10 Department Contact: Carlos Carpio Ochoa, 575-646-3595, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Carlos Carpio-Ochoa Professor and Head Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business New Mexico State University Position Title: Asst Dean, ACES Econ Dev Employee Classification: Asst Dean,ACES Econ Dev College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col Department: 300001-AGRICULTURAL,CONSUMER & ENV SCI COL Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Location: Las Cruces Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 Summary: Inviting applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Economic Development for the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. Classification Summary: Assists the Dean in planning, development, administration, and structuring the role of the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES) in rural and economic development of New Mexico and agribusiness and natural resources in urban, rural and borderlands; as well as in developing and overseeing economic analyses for the College. Incumbent will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing fundamental economic analysis, research, and planning information to support decision making for the ACES College, including selected coordination of programs and projects with the Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), Cooperative Extension Service (CES), Academics, budgeting affairs, accreditation, enrollment management, research and extension statistics and projections. Classification Standard Duties: Works closely with various special programs to include Data Analytics unit, Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS), Indian Resource Development (IRD), New Mexico Education Designed to Generate Excellence in the Public Sector (NM EDGE), and others to positively impact the rural and economic development in New Mexico; works with senior administrative staff to develop an integrated approach to planning and assessment. Develop data structures and collection processes for measuring the variables that comprise the College's Key Performance Indicators. Assist College leadership in strategic initiatives to include coordination of legislative and fund development efforts. Coordinate community and economic development programs within the ACES College and serve as a liaison between the College, the University, and state and federal agencies in relation to programs related to community, economic, and workforce development. Integrate and leverage programs/resources across instruction, research, and extension (Ag literacy, tribal programs, water, value-added agriculture, health, and college analytics that transcend across teaching, research, and extension). Conduct investment analyses related to potential research investments. Develop community and economic development assessments and recommendations, specific to Agricultural Science Centers (ASCs) and how to leverage opportunities. Provide annual economic impact assessment of the twelve ASCs. Public/private partnership exploration and advancement. Manage and conduct economic analysis of any implications for the College of ACES in AES, CES, Academics, IRD and CESFAS in New Mexico and specially in borderlands. Undertake data analysis to support the College's strategic goals/mission. Presents analytical summaries, findings and recommendations related to the College's effectiveness to appropriate stakeholders. Reports to the Dean and Chief Administrator of the College of ACES. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
