Please bring this ad to the attention of any qualified applicants. Thanks, Ginny
*Program Coordinator* The Marine Ecosystem Sustainability in the Arctic and Subarctic (MESAS) program http://www.uaf.edu/mesas of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applicants for a *Program Coordinator*. This integrative graduate education program is educating future leaders in ecosystem-based management and sustainable use of living marine resources. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, serving as a principal spokesperson for the project, exercising decision-making authority, and a high level of independent judgment. The position will work under general direction of the Director and will lead the workgroup, consisting of an interdisciplinary team of UAF graduate students and faculty. The position will be located at the Juneau Center, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences on Lena Point http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/lenapoint . UAF is Alaska’s research university and conducts world-class marine and fisheries research, education and outreach across Alaska, the Arctic and Antarctic. MESAS involves faculty and graduate students from the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, and the School of Management and has over 30 faculty and 30 graduate students engaged in research in Alaska waters and throughout the world http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/mesas/students.php. *Responsibilities: *The successful candidate for this position will be expected to develop and maintain program infrastructure, prepare annual and budget activity reports, represent the program to outside organizations and supervise graduate students. A complete list of duties is available at the job posting website below. *Qualifications: *Applicants must have a Masters degree in the natural or social sciences and two years research experience at the postgraduate level in the natural or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. PhD is preferred. Successful applicant will have analytical skills and experience in project management, data management, fiscal management and report writing. Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. To apply, please go to < https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=79366>*. * At the end of the posting, click on the Apply for this posting button. Select a User Name and Password to begin your application. If the direct link above does not work go to www.uakjobs.com, click on Staff Jobs button scroll to the bottom of the page and search for posting number 0065491*.* You will be asked to attach (1) a cover letter with a general statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin* January 7, 2013 *and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions about the position to Ginny Eckert, MESAS Director, gleck...@alaska.edu. UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.
