[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES/Earth Lab Program Manager, University of Colorado Boulder

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=41997

Job Summary

Earth Lab<https://earthlab.colorado.edu/>, funded by the University of Colorado Boulder’s “Grand Challenge: Our Space, Our Future” and part of CIRES, seeks a Program Manager to join a dynamic team pushing the frontiers of Environmental Data Science. This will be a full-time position. The qualified candidate will be responsible for carrying out management and administrative duties related to the operations of Earth Lab and assisting the Earth Lab Director in implementing the strategic directions for the program. Earth Lab partners closely with ESIIL<https://esiil.org/>, and this position will work closely with ESIIL staff as well. The duties for this position are varied and require an interest and ability in learning new skills, working within a research team and working across disciplines. Administrative duties include ensuring team communication, reporting and outcome tracking, overseeing strategic initiatives, and assisting with human resource development and budget planning.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)<https://cires.colorado.edu/> is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 800 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES is a partnership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Colorado Boulder, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

Earth Lab’s<https://earthlab.colorado.edu/> mission is to harness the data revolution through research, analytics, and education to accelerate understanding of global environmental change to help society better manage and adapt.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Program Management: university engagement, milestone tracking, content development

  *   Help to build and manage Earth Lab’s faculty & researcher affiliate program.
  *   Convene proposal teams and help facilitate collaborations within Earth Lab, with CU researchers, and with ESIIL.
  *   Track grant opportunities from major funders including NSF, NASA, Foundations, and others.
  *   Develop content for proposals, one-pagers, newsletter and other written documents and presentations as needed.
  *   Help Director engage with the external advisory board including planning quarterly (or monthly) EAB meetings.
  *   Track publications, press coverage, and grants submitted and lead on program reporting.
  *   Assist the Earth Lab Education and Analytics teams with various efforts as needed (e.g., EDS seminar, trainings, certificate program).

Administrative

  *   Interface with CIRES on hiring, finance, IT, and event planning.
  *   Manage purchasing for Earth Lab.
  *   Manage room reservations for standing meetings, working groups, and other events.
  *   Maintain contact information sheet for Earth Lab and affiliates and update listservs at least quarterly.
  *   Create reference libraries and manage supplemental documents for grant proposal submissions.

Communication and Outreach

  *   Create the quarterly newsletter for Earth Lab including design and content.
  *   Write blog posts on key topics of interest for Earth Lab programs, working with Earth Lab teams.
  *   Update Earth Lab website (e.g., create new web pages, update content), working with the software developer and CIRES IT as needed for technical help.
  *   Work on developing Earth Lab’s social media presence including promoting the Certificate Program.
  *   Coordinate with CIRES comms team by participating in their bi-weekly meeting to support Earth Lab communications.

What You Should Know

  *   All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement<https://www.colorado.edu/health/facultystaff-covid-19-vaccine-requirement>. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
  *   This is a 100% appointment and continuation is contingent upon funding.
  *   We provide space in our Earth Lab suite for staff to work to facilitate collaboration across Earth Lab projects and teams.
  *   T​his will be a hybrid position with some in person work and some remote work.
  *   Hybrid work arrangements will follow current CIRES and university guidance and policies.
  *   The in-person work will be conducted in the Earth Lab offices in the SEEC Building on the CU Boulder East Campus.

What We Can Offer

  *   CIRES can offer a generous compensation package.
  *   Annual salary for this position is $59,000.00 - $80,000.00. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
  *   Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorado’s relocation processes and procedures.
Benefits
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits<https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits>, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder<https://www.colorado.edu/about>.
Be Statements
Be Statements
Be dynamic. Be engaged. Be Boulder.
What We Require
What We Require

  *   Master’s degree in Geography, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Science Education, Communications or other relevant field.
  *   At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need

  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  *   Demonstrated experience working with collaborative software (e.g., Slack, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides).
  *   Independent worker.
  *   Background knowledge of global environmental change.
  *   Good interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1.  Resume or CV.
  2.  Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
  3.  List of contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, professional relationship, email) who may be contacted on your behalf for a professional reference. You don’t need to include letters of recommendation with your initial application. If you are selected as a finalist for this role, the search committee will request two letters of recommendation at a later time.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

To apply for this position, please submit your application through CU Jobs. Applications received by August 31, 2022 will receive full consideration.

For more information about Earth Lab, visit the website: https://earthlab.colorado.edu/.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs<http://jobs.colorado.edu/>.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Rachel Chelsea Nagy

Posting Contact Email: rachel.nagy at colorado.edu

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