• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-2023-437

  Job Description Summary:

  UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the CPAESS Program Specialist III role. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating NOAA Ocean Exploration student opportunities such as the Explorer-in-Training Program, NOAA NOAA Ocean Exploration participation in agency-wide internship and fellowship programs, the Nancy Foster Scholarship, and the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program.
  
  CPAESS serves the Earth System Science community in three distinct areas of service. We partner with federal agencies and businesses to hire critical scientific staff enabling a more robust workforce. Through our scientific programs we seek to edify new research with our postdoctoral programs, our visiting scientist and internship programs, along with our interagency support programs. We also help build the Earth system science community by convening and managing summer schools and institutes, conferences, and advisory committees.

  Position Details:

  Visa Sponsored Job:

  No

  Relocation Assistance Eligible:

  No

  Job Location:

  Silver Spring, Maryland

  Position Type & Term:

  Full time, Regular

  Compensation Range:

  $79,698 - $99,624

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

  Application Notes

  Application Deadline: This position will be posted until filled. Applications submitted past this January 5 date will not be reviewed at this time, due to the overwhelming number of applicants received by this priority deadline.

  Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format) :

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

    • Be sure to address your approach to the following prompts in your cover letter: (1) Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to create opportunities for students; (2) Providing meaningful career development/mentorship to students.

  Federal screenings and background checks are conducted for candidates selected for hire and must be cleared prior to the start date. Learn more.

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

  What You Will Do

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

  Key Responsibilities

  • Partnership Development and Management

    • Establish and maintain relationships with academic, government, and non-profit institutions to identify, create, and execute opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly students from underrepresented and underserved communities, to participate in ocean exploration.

    • Work to identify new partnerships (internal and external) with a focus on encouraging and facilitating students from underrepresented and underserved communities to participate in the various internship and scholarship programs relevant to the NOAA Ocean Exploration mission.

  • Program Development and Implementation

    • Coordinate across NOAA Ocean Exploration and the broader NOAA agency to administer a process for identifying opportunities, creating new opportunities, selecting interns, executing program implementation, tracking demographics, and program evaluation.

    • Lead the design, planning, and implementation of career readiness, skill-building, and networking programming for OER interns and alumni in collaboration with partners.

    • Create and distribute program management and implementation resources such as management plans, mentor-mentee expectations guidance, guidance for internship application review, etc.

  • Serve as Program Representative and Contribute to Working Groups

    • Assist the NOAA Ocean Exploration education team in providing new and innovative content about ocean exploration for secondary and community college students and educators.

    • Serve as a NOAA Ocean Exploration representative on agency-wide education working groups such as the NOAA Student Opportunities Community of Practice.

    • Represent NOAA Ocean Exploration to the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, providing collaborative input and leadership on student opportunities-related projects and initiatives.

  • Student Engagement and Mentorship

    • Address inquiries from students and the general public about how to get involved with Ocean Exploration and NOAA opportunities.

    • Provide career development mentorship to students interested in ocean science/exploration and/or participating in NOAA Ocean Exploration internship/fellowship programs.

  Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

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

  Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree in science, education, public administration, or a related field;

  • 3 years of relevant program experience;

  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Desired, but not required:

  • 2 years of experience working with high school/college-aged students in a teaching or mentoring capacity and experience working with underserved communities.

  • Experience in ocean exploration or ocean sciences is preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.

  • Skill in planning and conducting meetings and gathering resources for implementation.

  • Ability to coordinate among multiple organizations.

  • Demonstrated skill in program implementation.

  • Skill in applying qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.

  • Skill in identifying program opportunities and problems and devising plans for bridging gaps.

  • Skill in the use of administrative computer software.

  • Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated skill in community engagement practices.

  • Ability to manage projects and outcomes of moderate to high complexity and impact.

  Benefits Overview

  UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits . 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

  • 14 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

  Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  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 Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace 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!

  Some Final Considerations

  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.

• About the company

  University Corp. for Atmospheric Research, nonprofit consortium of 115+ universities fostering innovation in Earth system science. Research news: @NCAR_Science

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