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$113,614 - $142,016

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until Friday, May 24, 2024. Applications will not be accepted past this date.

Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format):

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Please address the following in your Cover Letter (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting):

  • Provide examples of situations where you have demonstrated effective leadership, managed teams or projects, and navigated challenging situations. What strategies or approaches do you use to motivate and inspire teams, foster collaboration, and drive results?

  • Describe any instances where you have successfully developed programs or initiatives, established partnerships, and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals. How have you identified potential partners, fostered relationships, and ensured effective collaboration for the success of programs or projects?

  • Share examples of how you have successfully managed awards, developed budgets, and overseen expenditures. What has been your role in proposal development (e.g. have you served as project manager or collaborated with teams to secure funding, etc.)? Highlight any strategies or approaches you would employ to ensure compliance with regulations, engage stakeholders, and write compelling proposals that align with organizational objectives.

  • Discuss your approach to community engagement. How have you built and maintained stakeholder relationships, ensured high-quality events or programs, and collaborated with communication teams to effectively engage with the community?

  • What specific actions have you taken to create an environment where your supervisees feel safe to provide feedback about the projects you're collectively working on, the day-to-day running of the team, and your management style?

Background checks are conducted for selected candidates and must be cleared before the start date.

Work Location: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person or hybrid (combination of in-person and remote) opportunities. Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic leadership for Community Building and Internship Activities within SPS in consultation with the SPS Center Director and Deputy Director.

• Serve as a member of the SPS CPAESS Leadership Team, participating in all Center leadership meetings, and representing SPS Director and Deputy Director in assigned internal and external meetings.

• Act as Acting Center Director in the absence of the Center Director and Deputy Director.

• Offer high-level programmatic support to SPS CPAESS Senior Leadership in leading the SPS CPAESS Center, including participating in overall Center management activities such as staff planning, hiring, and budget development.

• Co-create Center strategic priorities and associated KPIs in collaboration with SPS Leadership, and implement SPS strategic priorities alongside the Center Deputy Director.

Program Development & Partnerships

• Conduct business development activities to support Community Building and Internship priorities, including potentially serving as a co-PI on related proposals.

• Lead the strategy and growth of internship activities within SPS CPAESS, collaborating with the SPS Deputy Director and Program Coordinator.

• Maintain strong relationships with sponsors and oversee awards while ensuring the quality and impact of community-building events and products.

Award Management & Proposal Development

• Develop and oversee budgets and expenditures for awards, including writing highlights of award accomplishments.

• Serve as the proposal development project manager for assigned SPS Center proposals, collaborating with the SPS CPAESS proposal development team and co-develop Center reports, including Progress, Annual, and Final reports, as defined in award conditions.

• Act as a liaison for proposal development across UCP, NCAR, and the Earth system science community.

• Oversee subawards and subcontracts, working with CPAESS leadership, budget analysts, federal agency program managers, and UCAR Contracts to develop work statements.

• Lead conversations with UCAR Contracts to ensure compliance with UCAR, Federal, and sponsor requirements and with international and domestic awardees to validate Scope of Work (SOW) requirements.

Operations & Community Engagement

• Supervise the Events and Travel Lead to maintain a high-performing team delivering outstanding service to sponsors and community members.

• Collaborate with Center Leadership and Business Shared Services to ensure equitable performance management across the Center.

• Ensure high-quality community-building events and products with broader impact potential and collaborate on communication content with the SPS CPAESS Communication Manager.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in a related area;

• 8 years of experience planning, implementing, and managing projects;

  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired, but not required:

• Background in Earth system science, environmental science, or atmospheric science is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced ability to manage, prioritize, and implement elements of multi-faceted programs, including overseeing budgets, staff, and multiple projects.

• Proven and demonstrated ability to lead multiple project teams and allocate team resources effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated skill in working effectively with a diverse team of scientific, technical, and operational staff.

• Advanced experience in developing multi-year proposals including statements of work, budgets, and solicitation requirement compliance.

• Advanced skill in award management including adherence to awards terms and conditions, award expectations, budgets, and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently.

• Advanced skill in written and oral communication for a variety of audiences.

• Advanced knowledge of best practices associated with professional development.

• Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication with the public.

• Experience in program management and team management/supervision.

• Experience working with underrepresented populations in science and/or education.

• Ability to travel, as needed.

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through . In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the and our site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.