Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center
The NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) located in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, invites applications for a twelve-month, full-time, exempt position.
The Center is a consortium of seven institutions (www.umes.edu/lmrcsc) with more than 30 scientists who teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research in NOAA related sciences. SANS has three departments, including the Department of Natural Sciences (DNS), Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences (DAFRS), and Department of Human Ecology (DHE). DNS offers B.S. degrees in various disciplines, M.S and Ph.D. interdisciplinary degree programs in Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES), M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Toxicology, and a Professional Science Master's degree in Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics. DAFRS offers master's and Ph.D. degrees in Food and Agricultural Science.
Salary: $65,000 - $110,000
Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and
a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and
staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per
year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.
Responsibilities:
The individual chosen for this position will allocate his/her time in center-wide level leadership and coordination to ensure that students: a) Have Individualized Student Development Plans that are reviewed annually or semi-annually with the students; b) Attain general NOAA-mission skills and competencies; c) Make presentations at professional meetings; d) Are aware and have increased knowledge about the NOAA mission, opportunities for internships, scientific integrity, and acknowledging NOAA for support; e) Participate in NOAA experiential research and training, including professional development to be competitive in the candidate pool for the agency-mission future workforce, and f) Have a clear understanding of the funding agency and how their training and research are aligned with the NOAA mission and vision.
Additional responsibilities:
• Coordinate with the Data and Information Manager to monitor, guide, and
provide timely interventions that align with the Center SMART objectives.
• Work with the Data and Information Manager to produce data and timely
award-required reporting for center-wide education and training, including
all students gaining center-wide core competencies, communicating
achievements, identifying evidence-based best practices and strategies for
continual internal assessments.
• Lead center outcomes aligned to support the LMRCSC program purpose,
priorities and expected outcomes.
• Work with the Distinguished Research Scientist, to identify, develop and
coordinate professional development experiences for Center students, and
with an external evaluator, to ensure that the data for performance
measurement are verified as factual.
• Perform other related duties as assigned such as participation in LMRCSC
Executive Committee meetings.
Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Preferences: N/A
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Ed.D. or a Ph.D. degree in Education from a regionally accredited institution
of higher education.
• Experience in higher education workforce development to successfully
graduate students in agency mission fields, and assessments to
demonstrate that students attain the requisite working skills and
competencies for the workforce.
• Strong record of scholarly activity.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Skilled in database management/development
• Skilled in managing and assessing multi-institutional educational programs
• Ability to lead, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary education
program
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required once an offer is accepted), and the names of three current, professional references to include e-mail address and telephone number. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
UMES-AGNS-Natural Sciences/Operations
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$65,000 - $110,000
