Part- Time Program Manager - Ecosystem Science Lab/Tree Stress Explorer And Alert System - 607469

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Special Information

• This position is eligible for hybrid workwhich allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facilityandat a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• Initial appointment is for a period of 3 years, pending a satisfactory performance review after 6 months.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding.The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

\ and Duties

Flagstaff is not only home to Northern Arizona University but is known as Arizona\'s outdoor playground due to its four-season outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and off-roading with nearby access to other world-class outdoor destinations such as Utah, the Colorado Rockies, Sonoran Desert, and the Grand Canyon. The public university system of Arizona provides excellent work-life balance and job security in an inclusive and diverse work environment.

NAU is in pursuit of a dedicated Part-Time Program Manager to bolster the expansive endeavors of the Arizona Tree Stress Explorer and Alert System project, a cutting-edge initiative leveraging satellite imagery to monitor tree health and stress across Arizona in response to environmental threats and climate change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• 1-2 years of project management experience, AND
• Bachelors degree in relevant field, AND
• 2-4 years of relevant experience; OR

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in grant writing and securing funding for research projects.
• Prior involvement in outreach or public engagement initiatives linked to scientific or environmental themes.
• Experience in liaising with educational bodies, specifically the Arizona Board of Regents or similar organizations.
• Proven experience in program management, preferably in research or environmental projects.
• A track record in managing interdisciplinary teams, particularly those integrating ecologists, remote sensing specialists, and IT experts.
• Keen attention to detail, especially regarding budgetary and compliance aspects.
• Master\'s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Remote Sensing, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Experience in drafting and securing grants from institutions like NSF, NASA, or other similar sponsors.
• Previous experience in the commercialization of research projects, bringing them from academic settings to market applications.
• Willingness for occasional travel, including interstate, to engage with potential commercial partners or to attend relevant conferences.
• Active interest in the broader implications of climate change, and its relation to forest health and management.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and procedures of the assigned work unit.
• Familiarity with university policies, grant management, and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational practices and principles.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.

Skills

• Basic understanding or interest in remote sensing technologies and/or tree physiology and/or climate change.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for building and nurturing internal and external relationships.
• Negotiation skills, especially in the context of licensing or selling intellectual property.
• Coordination of activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience or willingness to learn about the specific environmental challenges unique to the Arizona region or the broader western states.
• Program development and execution.
• Acumen in identifying commercial opportunities stemming from research findings.
• Ability to present and explain technical or complex da a to non-experts.
• Proficiency in advanced project management software or tools beyond the basics (e.g., Gantt charts, risk management tools).

Abilities

• Works independently.
• Exercises good judgment and professionalism.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Communicates effectively.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, particularly with government and regulatory bodies.

Application Deadline

October 2, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

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