Serves as the primary advisor to the KHEAA/KHESLC Executive Director on economic issues in higher education and student financial aid.  Conducts professional level economic and technical research, planning, and analysis for KHEAA.   JOB DUTIES Maintains professional contacts with other economists, state agencies, and outside education special interest groups and has an active involvement and collaboration in joint studies. Performs and coordinates duties in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of economic data outcomes. Conducts computerized econometric models applicable to a wide range of student financial aid issues. Serves as an advisor on economic issues in higher education