National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program Coordinator: Colorado

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Agency

Western Colorado University Clark School of Environment and Sustainability

Location

Gunnison Colorado

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$24.04

Last Date to Apply

11/11/2022

Website

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/westernedu/jobs/3739760/national-science-foundation-research-traineeship-nrt-program-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

As a core member of the NRT team, the Program Coordinator will play a vital role in launching and developing this vision for increasing STEM diversity. Though housed in the Clark School, EMPLOY Science partners with programs across campus, local and federal agencies, and scientists across the country. The Coordinator will collaborate with the faculty team and an external evaluator to implement EMPLOY Science and develop metrics for evaluating its success. The Coordinator will also sustain the program by developing external partnerships with local, state, and federal land management agencies. This position will offer opportunity to build networks throughout the state and region, and engage with cutting-edge, science-based project work on a range of environmental topics.
The Program Coordinator will provide administrative support to meet the programmatic, communications, event management, and student recruiting needs of the NRT, working directly with the affiliated MSE and MEM graduate programs. The Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator of the NRT and other core program faculty, including the grant evaluator, as well as communications and marketing, School of Graduate Studies, and Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants staff, to assist with all aspects of the graduate training program. The coordinator will interact with students to serve as the point of contact for answering NRT-related questions, including coordinating the application review process.
The Program Coordinator will play an active role in finding partnership opportunities, connecting with agency personnel, working with human resources and contracting offices, managing and maintaining budget and schedule, and sustaining a collaborative network that serves NRT trainees. The Coordinator will manage and coordinate daily program activities including trainee recruitment and tracking, assessment support, and internal and external program communications. The Coordinator will plan annual events and complete annual tasks, such as reporting training progress or fiscal reporting.
Some overnight domestic travel for annual NRT meetings as well as recruitment purposes will be a responsibility for this position.

Essential Job Functions
The selected candidate will have major responsibilities in developing and implementing the EMPLOYS Traineeship program and will work closely under the general supervision of the MEM and MSE Directors to manage all aspects of this program. Key tasks will include advertising and recruiting, managing student applications and admissions, budget oversight, travel planning and logistics, internal and external communications, pre-enrollment examinations, website management, tracking student and programmatic progress, coordinating evaluation logistics and reporting, assisting faculty advisors, coordination of internships, record keeping, data management, managing events, community and stakeholder engagement, grant writing, and other duties as assigned.

The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for coordinating activities between PIs and core participants, other faculty advisors, the Clark School of Environment and Sustainability administration, and external partners such as local and regional public lands agencies and NGOs. This position will be the primary point of contact for a diverse range of students, faculty, and external partners who want to engage with the program and will coordinate student-centered educational and career-development activities. Since this is a new program at Western with a deliberately innovative approach to graduate education, the Program Coordinator must be flexible and willing to take risks, seek additional resources to support the program and students, and outreach to external audiences to recruit and promote the program. Frequent, well-organized and detailed communication is expected.
Conditions
Program Support Activities
• Coordinate Traineeship programs, activities, and other logistics
• Oversight of program evaluations and reporting
• Building capacity within the EMPLOY Science program and recruitment of students
• Marketing and communication of program activities and accomplishments
Administrative Tasks and Program Organization
• Budget and record keeping
• Meeting attendance and facilitation
• Other administrative duties

Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned

• Utilize direct knowledge and skills related to STEM research, metadata management, quantitative data analysis and management, and cultural diversity and inclusivity trainings and initiatives
• Stay current on emerging technologies by attending workshops and trainings
• Suggest and integrate new ideas into strategic academic planning for the benefit of the NRT program
• Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the DEI and Title IX objectives
• Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment

This position may require working a flexible schedule on occasion (with advance notice) and in an outdoor environment on uneven terrain. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal background check.

Compensation
The rate of pay is $24.04 per hour. The position of Program Coordinator is FLSA non-exempt. This position is fully benefitted. The Program Coordinator position is part-time; 60% of full-time (approximately 24 hours per week). Four years of funding for this position are secured.

If the successful Candidates holds a master’s degree or PhD, they are eligible and may be asked to teach courses in the Environment and Sustainability, Natural and Environmental Science, or Math and Computer Science programs (according to their qualifications), or to mentor students, for up to an additional 40% of full-time.
Benefits

Western Colorado University offers a complete employee benefits package to our administrators. Benefits of employment include four weeks of paid vacation (pro-rated for part-time employment) with an additional eleven paid state holidays (as scheduled when part-time). Western can accommodate flexible work scheduling when appropriate. The university offers a shared contribution, comprehensive health insurance plan with low deductibles, low maximum out of pocket expenses and low co-pays. Shared contribution dental insurance and voluntary vision insurance are also available. Complimentary life insurance and options for voluntary life insurance are also included. The campus has a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor track, pool and climbing wall available for a nominal fee. On-campus mental health services are available through Western’s employee assistance program. Professional development is encouraged and supported.

How to Apply: Apply at www.western.edu/jobs (select the job title and then the “Apply” link). Required attachments to the application include a cover letter, resume, list of professional references, and copies of transcripts.

Qualifications

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in project management or program coordination
• Experience providing administrative support in an academic or professional office environment
• Experience in event planning
• Strategic communication or scientific communication skills
• Project Management
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with and foster positive interactions between diverse external and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite; Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Qualifications
• Master’s Degree or PhD in environmental management, natural resource management, science, or related field
• Experience with grant administration
• Proficiency using software for marketing and communications, multimedia and video, website design and maintenance such as CMS
• Experience with administrative and/or fiscal tools, including purchasing and invoicing and expenditure tracking
• Experience supporting an interdisciplinary educational program

Contact Person

Center for Public Lands

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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