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University of Wisconsin-Superior · 18 hours ago

Research Program Associate Director

Superior, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$82K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is seeking a Research Program Associate Director for the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI). This role involves oversight and strategic planning for research activities, securing funding, and managing staff to align with the institution's mission.

EdTechEducationHigher EducationSTEM EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists with the oversight and strategic planning for a center or program

May assist with directing a variety of research activities

Allocates resources

Secures funding

Supervises staff to ensure program strategies and activities align with the institutional mission

Responsible for obtaining grants, contracts, and other sources of extramural funds

Develop the internal capacity for acquiring research funding by helping, training, and supporting LSRI staff on grant and project development and management

Qualification

Research program managementGrant acquisitionTeam leadershipNatural resource expertiseAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skills

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

Independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date