Position Announement for PROGRAM MANAGER for Public Engagement of Science Project
The University of Utah (UU) seeks a full-time Program Manager to join a NSF-funded project involving STEM researchers, informal science educators, and community leaders to create innovative opportunities and trainings for scientists to synergistically engage with science-inattentive public audiences (those who are uninterested, hostile, or do not have access to science and scientists). The project will: 1) ensure that STEM researchers gain appropriate skills and academic rewards; 2) do research on how STEM researchers might shift their self-identity to science communicators and how public groups shift theirs to science learners; and 3) disseminate emerging principles and practices to other institutions. Our collaborative team consists of ecologists, informal science educators, and science of learning researchers. Essential functions include: 1. Oversees administrative matters on operations; contributes to strategic planning; with co-PIs, provides oversight for all activities. 2. Assists in preparing grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, and publications; 3. Coordinates training programs; acts as a liaison between internal and external constituencies; serves as project representative; 4. Forecasts and monitors the program budget; negotiates contracts and service agreements. 5. Stays abreast of legal issues and makes recommendations for compliance. 6. Develops systems and maintains records/databases; 7. Supervises subordinate staff. Minimum/Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor degree in informal science education, science communications, or related field, with related experience. A Masters or PhD. in natural, applied sciences, or education is preferred. 2. Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects with multiple partners; 3. Demonstrated experience in assisting conducting and disseminating research; 4. Demonstrable ability to use qualitative and quantitative approaches to understand social science data; 5. Excellent oral and written communication skills Salary range: $37,000 to $51,000 per year Contact: Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, Department of Biology, UU; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> -- Nalini M. Nadkarni Professor, Department of Biology 401/402 Aline Skaggs Building University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 (360) 870-6632 Www.nalininadkarni.com [email protected]
