Associate Director Cedar Point Biological Station, University of Nebraska Description of work: • Coordination and supervision of all activities at or relating to the Cedar Point Biological Station. Candidates must have a commitment to work with students and be prepared to handle all aspects of the field station operation. Hands-on duties are part of the position. • Significant daily effort in planning and supporting the summer programs in teaching and research (recruiting, logistics planning, and coordination), arranging housing/dining and facilities maintenance, arranging space for research projects, and managing a large natural area are expected. Supervision of full-time and temporary kitchen and maintenance personnel is included. • The Associate Director develops fundraising programs to support facilities, teaching and projects, and implements new initiatives. • The Associate Director must live at the Station during the active summer season and be based at Lincoln the remainder of the year. The station is located in Ogallala, in Western Nebraska http://cedarpoint.unl.edu/ Map coordinates: 41.210745, -101.649988 on Google Maps. • A successful candidate should demonstrate a strong motivation for contributing professionally to the teaching and/or research and/or outreach mission of the station. o Outreach could include leading field trips for classes and the public, developing and maintaining a dynamic docent program, and/or establishing a K-12 education and other non-traditional outreach programs. In addition the Associate Director will be actively engaged in fundraising supporting these programs. o Research could include any site based natural history, environmental or biological effort, especially focused on long-term data collection and developing funding to support these activities. o Teaching could include teaching summer courses and/or the development of new initiatives in teaching.
Qualifications: • MS required, Ph D preferred • Academic training in the life and/or environmental sciences and experience with field stations and/or field biology research and/or teaching field courses and/or public outreach. • Significant experience in one or more of the following: environmental education, environmental research, nonprofit management, program development, resource management, science or environmental administration, or a related field. • Ability to interact productively with students, station users, administrators and neighbors. • Self-sufficiency. Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills. Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills and ability to plan, and direct others in the formation and implementation of programs. • Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel) required; database, GIS, and web design preferred. • Experience in administration or budget management preferred. • Special Requirements: Altered work schedule, must be available on weekends, evenings and holidays during the summer, as needed. Must live on site (housing provided) from May until August and in Lincoln from August to May. Application Process: Application deadline: August 15, 2008 Starting Date: October 1, 2008 Salary range: $35,000 - $45,000 To apply you need to submit the following on the UNL website: • Application letter • Resume / CV • List of three references http://employment.unl.edu Position number: 00006929 Requisition Number: 080587 For more information contact: Johannes (Jean) Knops Director Cedar Point Biological Station & Associate Professor School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska 348 Manter Hall Lincoln, NE 68588 Phone (402) 310-3904 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
