Program Manager, “Public Engagement of Science” Project | University of Utah
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:
- Oversees administrative matters on operations; contributes to strategic planning; with co-PIs, provides oversight for all activities.
- Assists in preparing grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, and publications;
- Coordinates training programs; acts as a liaison between internal and external constituencies; serves as project representative;
- Forecasts and monitors the program budget; negotiates contracts and service agreements.
- Stays abreast of legal issues and makes recommendations for compliance.
- Develops systems and maintains records/databases;
- Supervises subordinate staff.
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects with multiple partners;
- Demonstrated experience in assisting conducting and disseminating research;
- Demonstrable ability to use qualitative and quantitative approaches to understand social science data;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Salary range: $37,000 to $51,000 per year
Contact: Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, Department of Biology, UU;