NSF Engines Project Director Office of Research and Creative Scholarship

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The

Office of Research and Creative Scholarship

invites applications for a

NSF Engines Project Director

to join their team. This position will provide project management for the new National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines Type 1 award. The Type 1 award is a planning grant of $1M over 18 months to ensure that a large and complex organization of individuals will write and submit a successful NSF Engines Type 2 proposal which will drive economic development in the state with a potential award of $160M over 10 years. There are 13 partners and 5 research universities from the 5 state Northern Rockies Northern Plains includes several state, federal, private and industry partners.

This position is responsible for all aspects of the proposal development from scheduling and leading all meetings of the 6 working groups (fire, water, forest, rangeland, sensing and workforce) that will write portions of the proposal. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring that the budget as awarded from NSF is spent according to the Statement of Work as well as develop and submit a proposal with a reasonable expectation for funding. Finally, the incumbent will ensure that the proposal is submitted in a timely fashion to the NSF by the appropriate due date.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Job Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Salary for this position is $100,000-$120,000 per year commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a field related to any of the research areas associated with the 6 working groups

Significant experience in a university setting of research program funding and the development of a research proposal

Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work with and manage groups of faculty members and non-university personnel

A high degree of independence, discretion, and professionalism in the performance of many complex and critical functions in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree in a related field or at least 5 years industry/federal agency experience in fire, water, forestry or rangeland management

Previous experience working with state and federal agencies in forest or rangeland management

About the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship and UM

UM's Office of Research and Creative Scholarship supports research-driven student success through fostering an environment where research, scholarly activities, entrepreneurship and economic development thrive.

The University of Montana is a unit of the Montana University System with over 10,000 students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 72,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “ top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000

” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “ The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014

. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life

. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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