[Grad-postdoc-assn] Fwd: CCEP Project Manager Position Description
Scott Briggs
sbriggs at ucar.edu
Mon Aug 29 10:55:34 MDT 2011
Research Associate
The George Mason University, Department of Communication, Center for
Climate Change Communication (http://climate.gmu.edu/) invites
applications for a full-time Research Associate to help manage a
multi-institution TV weathercaster-focused climate change education
partnership grant funded by the National Science Foundation.
Responsibilities include collaborating with the Principle Investigator
(at Mason), the co-Investigators (at Mason, Yale, Cornell and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the project's
partners (at NOAA, American Meteorological Society, National Weather
Association, American Association of State Climatologists, & American
Geophysical Union) in determining the direction of the project, taking
lead responsibility to coordinate the contributions of all partners in
the project, and managing and maintaining budgets and contracts.
Requirements:
M.S. or Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric science, earth systems
science, communication, education or other relevant social science
discipline. At least two years of progressively responsible project
management experience in an environment with numerous internal and
external contributors to a project, and at least one year experience
successfully managing employees. Additional skills required include
strong competence in planning and multitasking, attention to detail,
excellent organizational skills, ability to communicate well verbally
and in writing, and the ability to adapt to the changing demands of a
dynamic research environment. Prior experience working in a university
setting, and previous experience working with TV weathercasters is
preferred.
This appointment will be renewed on a yearly basis, contingent on
performance, progress and available funding.
For full consideration, applicants must apply online at
http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F9401z; complete the faculty
application; and upload a letter of interest, CV, and list of three
professional references with contact information.
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Scott Briggs
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Study Program
National Center for Atmospheric Research
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000
303-497-1607
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