Provider Programs Manager jobs in Portland, ME

The Programs & Communications Manager will promote the research, education, and engagement programs of the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, by designing and producing programs and related communications materials, e.g., brochures, newsletters, and websites. Create, develop, coordinate, and track scientific and educational programs. Work cooperatively with the staff of the School of Marine Sciences and other units on programs of mutual benefit. Assist other staff in supporting all DMC programs. The position is part of the Director’s administrative leadership team. Typical hiring range for these positions are $45,000 - $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The Darling Marine Center is a proud part of the University of Maine, the state’s Land and Sea Grant University. Since its founding in 1965, the DMC has been an active center of marine research, education, outreach. The DMC brings unique strengths and opportunities to UMaine by virtue of its waterfront facilities, resident expertise, and the surrounding community.

The DMC welcomes scientists and students from UMaine and around the world throughout the year to the campus in Walpole, Maine. Our location and facilities enable scientists and students to easily engage in field and laboratory studies of coastal and marine ecosystems. In addition to supporting university research and education, the DMC also actively engages with fishermen, aquaculture entrepreneurs, marine industry professionals, and community members through collaborative research, workforce development, and business incubation programs.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website.

Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a bachelor’s degree in science preferably in marine or environmental science, science communication, experiential education, business, nonprofit management, or other relevant field and at least three years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substantial experience in program development and management, including residential life, and in science or technical communications and marketing.
• Experience promoting, arranging, and coordinating conferences and meetings.
• Thorough knowledge of proper punctuation and grammar, editing principles and practices, and Associated Press style.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability in scientific and popular writing, computer word processing, graphics manipulation and page layout, spreadsheet and database use, and desktop-publishing techniques.

Preferred:

• Experience with website design and maintenance.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience.
• WordPress experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an institution of higher education and demonstrated. commitment and experience with communicating and collaborating with diverse audiences.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: May 10, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: May 17, 2023
Tentative start date: June 5, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Tim Miller at temiller@maine.edu or 207-563-8330.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).