Project Coordinator, School of Forest Resources and Conservation- University of Florida

We are seeking a qualified individual to assist with all aspects of coordination for a large (50 investigator, 11 university), 5-year research, extension and education project on southern pine climate change mitigation and adaptation.

University of Florida

Deadline: 2011/05/12

The Project Coordinator will assist the Executive Committee (EC) in managing all aspects of the project, including: coordinating and drafting project workplans and reports; monitoring progress on subgroup work plans; monitoring and ensuring compliance with project reporting requirements; monitoring budget; providing technically accurate guidance to investigators and staff related to spending, reporting, and other decisions directly related to the project funds; developing a strong working relationship with investigators and key staff at all participating institutions; and coordinating project-level communication, activities, and meetings. 

Qualifications:

-Master’s degree in a relevant field. 

-Three years’ experience managing projects preferred. 

-Formal training and certification in project management (e.g., Project Management Professional Certification or Certified Associate in Project Management Certification), and formal training in grant management; or willingness to complete (at no cost to manager) formal training and certificate programs offered by the University of Florida. 

-Excellent communication skills and ability to convey technical information to staff and investigators in diverse fields.  

-Ability to develop high quality and timely draft reports and other documents needed to administer the project in coordination with the EC. 

-Excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to successfully monitor grant compliance, including progress toward the work plan, appropriate spending, and required timely reporting by collaborators. 

-Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage conflict. 

-Proficiency with MS Office, PeopleSoft, website authoring, and other software necessary to complete required tasks. 

The University of Florida is a large, comprehensive public land grant university located in Gainesville, Florida.  Gainesville is a city of 130,000 situated among the forests and world-class springs of north-central Florida, and is within a 1.5 hour drive of both the Atlantic beaches and the wetlands of the Gulf coast. 

E-mail Dr. Tim Martin or call him at 352-846-0866 for more information.

To apply for the position click here and search for requisition # 0807909.  The position closes on May 12, 2011.  The successful applicant may start as soon as they are available.

For more information, visit: http://jobs.ufl.edu