Northeastern University’s Three Seas Marine Biology Program (http://www.northeastern.edu/threeseas/) is seeking applications for two full-time positions - a Three Seas Program Coordinator and Three Seas Program Assistant. Three Seas trains 20-25 students per year through a rigorous, hands-on experience in Marine Biology. The program begins with the fall semester at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA, then in the spring semester moves to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Center in Bocas del Toro, Panama, and concludes in late spring/early summer at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories.
Three Seas Program Coordinator (https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/24706) will be responsible for all logistics of the Three Seas Program. Responsibilities will include: arranging housing and transportation for all three locations of the program for students, TA’s, and faculty; providing on-ground logistical support for all aspects of the program; and ensuring that the program has all needed supplies and equipment, including making purchasing decisions and maintaining dive equipment. The individual will have primary responsibility for the safety of all program participants while traveling, diving, and in residence at remote field locations. The individual will also work with the program’s Master of Science students to identify and secure research internships for the final phase of their program, and will help to promote the program by attending Northeastern recruiting events. For questions about this position, contact Steve Vollmer ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology or similar required; Master of Science degree highly preferred. Two years field research experience in a marine environment. Experience may be concurrent with time spent completing degree. Scientific diving certification required (preferably AAUS). Dive Master or Instructor certification preferred. Individual must be trained in CPR and AED use. As the individual will be in residence with the program in Panama from January through March and in Washington from April-May, a willingness and ability to travel and spend significant time abroad is required. Proficiency in spoken Spanish a plus. Some teaching experience preferred. Three Seas Program Assistant (https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/24705) will serve as the primary point of contact for all administrative needs of students and faculty in the Three Seas Program, a one-year intensive program in Marine Biology for undergraduates and Master’s students. The Program Assistant will oversee the admissions cycle, serve as the primary point of contact with the Registrar and Student Accounts office, provide HR support for hiring of teaching assistants and part-time faculty, and assist faculty with course-related needs. The Program Assistant will maintain and update the Three Seas and Marine Biology PSM websites as well as be responsible for production of other marketing materials. The Program Assistant will also provide academic and recruiting support for the Marine Biology major. For questions about this position, contact Heather Sears ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least two years experience in academic program administration required. The successful candidate will have high attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated familiarity with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Professional required. Experience with shared document environments such as Dropbox, Google docs, and Sharepoint preferred. Experience with website maintenance and knowledge of Wordpress a plus. Please apply to these positions at https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/search. Applications are being reviewed now.
