Associate Director Alaska Sea Grant
Company: The World Aquaculture Society
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Details Lead the Alaska Sea Grant research program. Lead
preparation of the research component of the four-year Omnibus
proposal to NOAA, including competitive selection of proposals.
Develop the bi-annual Request for Proposals in conjunction with the
Director. Oversee pre-proposal and full proposal review and
evaluation, ensuring integrity and compliance with National Sea
Grant competition policy and other federal policies, and ensuring
appropriate budgets, including award amounts and matching funding
commitments, across multiple projects. Serve as coordinator for
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. Lead data
sharing implementation and policy compliance. Administer and
develop best practices in project management and reporting,
including use of databases and online applications. Develop
communication materials on research projects and related
activities, e.g. blog posts, newsletter stories, annual report
entries. Provide accurate and timely representation of research
projects for the Alaska Sea Grant website. Connect potential
researchers with community partners and other stakeholders across
Alaska. Coordinate the Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
Administer Alaska Sea Grant fellowship, traineeship, and internship
programs. Lead the recruitment of fellows and host organizations
for the Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship program, including
developing communication materials and strategies. Administer
application and review for national fellowships, such as the Knauss
Fellowship and other Sea Grant-related fellowships that are
administered at the state level. Lead the recruitment of interns
and host organizations for the Community-Engaged Internship summer
program. Administer fellowship and traineeship appointments and
funding. Serve as the point of contact for these programs. Manage
partnerships and agreements between Alaska Sea Grant and host
organizations. Develop professional development opportunities for
fellows, trainees and interns, and create a long-term system for
implementation, including hosting monthly meetings, communicating
upcoming opportunities, and supporting a cohort environment for
high-achievers in their early careers. Lead reporting to National
Sea Grant on research projects, fellowships, and special projects,
including collation of metrics and measures, and writing high
quality impact and accomplishment statements. Lead and participate
in reporting to federal, state, and local entities. Participate as
a member of the Alaska Sea Grant Management Team and provide
program leadership. Work with the management team to develop
strategic plans and related documents. Represent Alaska Sea Grant
and UAF at Sea Grant Association and other Sea Grant network
programs. Participate in the National Sea Grant Research
Coordinator network and coordinate with other Sea Grant research
programs. As needed, act on behalf of the Director at university,
state, and national levels. Seek opportunities to grow and leverage
funding. Lead preparation of proposals, including Sea Grant special
projects competitions and opportunistic solicited and unsolicited
proposals. Coordinate proposals to National Sea Grant led by
researchers inside and outside of Alaska.
RequirementsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Alaskan coastal communities and natural resource
issues.TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:Experience in natural or social science
research related to healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable
fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies,
and/or environmental literacy and workforce development.
Familiarity with the grant processes and regulations of NOAA or
other federal agency.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with state, federal and Tribal organizations in
Alaska.REQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING:PhD or equivalent in marine
science, fisheries, ecology, environmental science, anthropology,
economics, Alaska Native studies, cross-cultural studies, or a
related field.
A master's degree with 5 years research administration or
successful competitive research experience in the above fields may
be used to substitute for a PhD.TO APPLY: -Please submit a cover
letter that describes your interest and how you meet the
qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and names with
contact information for three (3) references.
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REVIEW DATE: -To ensure consideration, please apply prior to June
16, 2022 11:55 pm Alaska Standard Time. The review will begin on
June 17th, 2022. This position will remain open until filled.
-Contact InformationUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks
https://careers.alaska.edu/en-us/job/519544/associate-director-alaska-sea-grant
Post Date: 5/10/2022 2:12:59 PM
Closing Date: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM
Share this job About this companyApplicants are invited for the
position of Associate Director for Alaska Sea Grant. The Associate
Director leads research and fellowship programs, serves on the
management team to develop new program ideas, strategies and
funding, and ensures program integrity and compliance. This
position offers the opportunity to learn and work in a dynamic and
collaborative environment and to build professional relationships
with leading scientists and practitioners in marine-related
outreach, research, and education throughout Alaska. The successful
candidate will represent Alaska Sea Grant at local, state and
national levels. Competitive applicants will have refereed
publications, successful grant writing experience, organizational
and leadership skills, and experience in natural or social science
research related to healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable
fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies,
and/or environmental literacy and workforce development.Read
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