Nrt Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty and students from a variety of units at the University of Maine. The Program Coordinator will work to inspire a culture of excellence by supporting a continual and consistent flow of communication among faculty, staff, students, and partners. The individual will champion a safe, vibrant, and inclusive program environment that actively promotes collaboration, engagement, knowledge exchange, financial responsibility, and learning. They will (1) build, sustain, and strengthen a network of students, faculty, and partners associated with the NRT; (2) actively contribute to NRT-related research and teaching activities; and (3) provide an essential backbone of administrative support. Program website: https://umaine.edu/ecosystem-science/. Typical hiring range for this part-time (0.55 FTE), soft-money funded position is $35,000 to $40,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience (based on a full-time position salary range of $63,636 - $72,727)

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Typically has the education associated with an MS in Natural Resources, Environmental, Health, Social Sciences, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Communication, Native American Studies or other related field and 5 years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to building partnerships.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to convene diverse groups in-person and via online platforms such as Zoom.

Preferred:

• PhD in Natural Resources, Environmental, Health, Social Sciences, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Communication, Native American Studies or other related field.
• Experience in coordinating NSF grants, especially IGERT, REU or NRT grants.
• Experience with promotions, social media, and science communication campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Interest in and experience with teaching.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
4.) statement describing your commitment and experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your previous work

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: October 11, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: October 23, 2023
Tentative start date: January 1, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Joshua Stoll at joshua.stoll@maine.edu or 509-637-5795.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 127 Alumni Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).