Education Workforce Specialist

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center

The NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) located in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, invites applications for a twelve-month, full-time, exempt position.

UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)

The Center is a consortium of seven institutions (www.umes.edu/lmrcsc) with more than 30 scientists who teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research in NOAA related sciences. SANS has three departments, including the Department of Natural Sciences (DNS), Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences (DAFRS), and Department of Human Ecology (DHE). DNS offers B.S. degrees in various disciplines, M.S and Ph.D. interdisciplinary degree programs in Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES), M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Toxicology, and a Professional Science Master's degree in Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics. DAFRS offers master's and Ph.D. degrees in Food and Agricultural Science.

Salary: $65,000 - $110,000

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and

a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and

staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits

Division.

• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage

• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement

Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state

match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife

Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland

institutions.

• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per

year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.

• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

The individual chosen for this position will allocate his/her time in center-wide level leadership and coordination to ensure that students: a) Have Individualized Student Development Plans that are reviewed annually or semi-annually with the students; b) Attain general NOAA-mission skills and competencies; c) Make presentations at professional meetings; d) Are aware and have increased knowledge about the NOAA mission, opportunities for internships, scientific integrity, and acknowledging NOAA for support; e) Participate in NOAA experiential research and training, including professional development to be competitive in the candidate pool for the agency-mission future workforce, and f) Have a clear understanding of the funding agency and how their training and research are aligned with the NOAA mission and vision.

Additional responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Data and Information Manager to monitor, guide, and

provide timely interventions that align with the Center SMART objectives.

• Work with the Data and Information Manager to produce data and timely

award-required reporting for center-wide education and training, including

all students gaining center-wide core competencies, communicating

achievements, identifying evidence-based best practices and strategies for

continual internal assessments.

• Lead center outcomes aligned to support the LMRCSC program purpose,

priorities and expected outcomes.

• Work with the Distinguished Research Scientist, to identify, develop and

coordinate professional development experiences for Center students, and

with an external evaluator, to ensure that the data for performance

measurement are verified as factual.

• Perform other related duties as assigned such as participation in LMRCSC

Executive Committee meetings.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and

internally.

• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences: N/A

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ed.D. or a Ph.D. degree in Education from a regionally accredited institution

of higher education.

• Experience in higher education workforce development to successfully

graduate students in agency mission fields, and assessments to

demonstrate that students attain the requisite working skills and

competencies for the workforce.

• Strong record of scholarly activity.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in database management/development
• Skilled in managing and assessing multi-institutional educational programs
• Ability to lead, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary education

program

• Strong customer service skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required once an offer is accepted), and the names of three current, professional references to include e-mail address and telephone number. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-AGNS-Natural Sciences/Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$65,000 - $110,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.