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Universities of Wisconsin · 3 weeks ago

Research Program Associate Director

Superior, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$82K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Wisconsin Superior is seeking a Research Program Associate Director to oversee and strategically plan research activities at the Lake Superior Research Institute. The role involves securing funding, managing research projects, and supervising staff to align with the institution's mission.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a consultant to project directors and provides technical expertise to research and operational personnel

Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

Manages large research projects for a center or program

Determines unit personnel needs and the unit personnel resource allocation plan

Collaborates with project directors and the full range of clients whose knowledge and expertise varies

Serves as a unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups to foster cross-unit partnership efforts regarding research programs and activities

Assists with planning, implementation, and management of strategic initiatives for a center or program

Qualification

Grant writingResearch program managementTeam leadershipBudget managementStrategic planningAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship buildingAdaptability

Required

Minimum of Master of Science degree in a natural resource (e.g. aquatic ecology, limnology, environmental toxicology, environmental science) or similarly related field

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with a proven track record of securing funding from extramural sources leading to support a research team

Minimum of 5 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary research staff

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success managing extramural funds and budgets, within the natural resources or water resources area

Valid driver's license