Senior Project Coordinator Center for Integrated Research CIRE

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The
Center for Integrated Research on the Environment (CIRE)
invites applications for a
Senior Project Coordinator
position. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. CIRE’s Senior Project Coordinator serves a crucial role in the organization and will be a key partner to the Director and Associate Director in ensuring continuity of day-to-day operations. The Senior Project Coordinator works with a high degree of independence, decision-making and initiative in coordinating complex tasks associated with the administration and operation of CIRE projects executed for Federal, Tribal and State partners. This role will exercise management and supervisory authority over project management and execution staff as determined by the Director.
Reporting to the Director, the Senior Project Coordinator will:
Manage day-to-day collaboration with Federal, Tribal, State, and private-sector partners
Manage internal University of Montana collaboration among faculty, colleges, schools, departments, and labs, and external collaboration with other institutions of higher learning and private companies
Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for task-based research projects in his or her area of expertise
Develop task-based research proposals offered and executed by the Center
Coordinate, manage and supervise the personnel, equipment and logistics required for successful execution of CIRE projects
Review and edit internal and external pre-award and post-award agreement and contract documents and other associated documents and communications
Exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring attention and take steps to ensure strategic and operational priorities progress in a timely fashion
Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills in managing the flow of issues and projects and successfully address problems within the Center
Seek new task-based research opportunities with existing and new federal, state and Tribal partners and actively and positively promote the capabilities of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and CIRE
Professionally represent CIRE and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. at conferences, conventions, and meeting
Manage other projects and related functions as assigned by the Director or Associate Director
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
Position Details
Position is part time, 0.25 FTE, Letter of Appointment.
Salary for this position is pro-rated based on FTE, $80,000 per year commensurate with qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife Science, or closely related field, and five (5) years of experience successfully executing research or task-based research projects in a university or government organization
Experience with MS Office Suite, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to coordinate and manage complex task-based research projects in the disciplines of wildlife science, plant ecology, forestry management and wildland fire management
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in working with highly sensitive and proprietary information
Highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to perform complex tasks while prioritizing multiple projects
Sound judgement necessary to make critical administrative and procedural decisions
Leadership skills and the ability to oversee and manage complex, challenging tasks
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong internal and external working relationships
Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work projects for self and others
Ability to thoughtfully manage conflict
Ability to professionally represent CIRE and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. at conferences, conventions, and meetings
Ability to facilitate effective meetings and collaborative processes
Ability to effectively present project results and findings to cooperators and the public
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree
Experience managing off-site staff in field-research/monitoring environments
Experience managing research and task-based research projects for Department of Defense partners in a university setting
About the Center for Integrated Research on the Environment
and UM
The Center for Integrated Research on the Environment (CIRE) offers expert task-based execution and research in natural resource management, wildland fire operations, and cultural resource management to our Federal, Tribal, State, and private-sector partners via cooperative agreements, grants and partnering opportunities.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
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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