Job Description Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports to the ESSIC Director and coordinates program development, project delivery and departmental operations by performing a broad range of professional administrative duties in support of the Center Executive Management team. The Faculty Specialist works closely with Center leadership to advance strategic planning, maintain and update organizational documents, coordinate scientific contributions to institutional proposals, coordinate events and initiatives and undertake other assignments as needed.

Furthermore, The role coordinates the PTK faculty merit review and promotion processes under the supervision of the ESSIC Associate Director. The role also serves as a liaison for sponsor-related activities, in particular concerning ESSIC’s main Cooperative Agreements with NASA and NOAA. It is anticipated that the role will take on the coordination role for the ESSIC governance structure which is currently being reviewed and updated. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Success in this role requires excellent organizational skills and ability to assess and respond effectively to complex and varied situations, interpret and apply policies and procedures, organize and analyze data, and present clear, concise reports. The position also demands sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or 1ngers.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and
analyzing data and 1gures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Preferences:

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural sciences required. Masters degree in field of direct relevance to ESSIC preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder or applicant from a non-designated country due to restrictions at Government facilities.

Minimum of three years of program management or administrative experience in research and higher education. Knowledge of ESSICs main activity areas, its mode of operation and its role in the national landscape of Earth system science an advantage.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and coordinate meetings, conferences, and multi-institutional grant proposal activities.

Experience managing projects, including planning, tracking progress, and coordinating deliverables.

Experience leading or coordinating the development of large-scale scientific research proposals involving multiple collaborators.

Familiarity with UMDs Office of Research Administration policies and procedures would be an advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

Good skills in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required
No

Department
CMNS-Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular

Salary Range
Salary Range :$73,940 - $96,637