University of Maine at Fort Kent
Senior Program Manager, Southeast New England Program Network
University of Maine at Fort Kent, Orono, Maine, us, 04473
Senior Program Manager, Southeast New England Program Network
Portland, ME, United States (Hybrid)Job Info
Job Identification: 343Job Category: Other Administrative SupportPosting Date: 08/21/2024, 02:39 PMLocations: P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME, 04104, US (Hybrid)Apply Before: 10/02/2024, 02:38 PMBusiness Unit: University of Southern MaineGrade: Professional Salaried grade 06Job Schedule: Full timeRegular or Temporary: RegularDepartment: USM Cutler Institute AdminBargaining Unit: Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)Job Description
The University of Southern Maine’s New England Environmental Finance Center (NEEFC) seeks a Senior Program Manager for our Southeast New England Program Network (SNEP Network).The Senior Program Manager supports three major areas of work: A) Leading and managing the programmatic direction of the SNEP Network by directing and managing the substantive work of its local technical assistance partners and representing the project to the public, B) Directing and managing the SNEP Network’s administrative duties including developing and overseeing internal and external partners’ annual budgets, reporting to the program’s sponsor, marketing, communications, data tracking and analysis, and public speaking engagements and press releases, and C) Ensuring coordination and alignment of SNEP Network programming with other NEEFC program areas throughout New England.The SNEP Network provides training and assistance to municipalities, organizations, and tribes to advance stormwater and watershed management, ecological restoration, and climate resilience in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The SNEP Network is fully sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Senior Program Manager is a 100% grant-funded position whose primary purpose is to proactively lead and manage a cohesive, efficient, transparent, and effective network of partners that help communities achieve climate resilience goals by advancing project planning and design to the funding/financing phase. This position shares responsibility with the NEEFC Director as the face of the SNEP Network and routinely represents the program to funders, partners, and the public at meetings, events, press releases, conferences, etc.This is a full-time, soft-money (grant) funded position with a starting annual salary up to $83,000, commensurate with experience. This position will be based primarily on our Portland Campus and will require periodic travel to MA and RI. Applicants who wish to reside in MA or RI may be considered, subject to University HR review and approval.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience or a master’s degree and 5 years of experience in an environmental field of study or related topic, and/or leading and managing network partners or large complex programs.Experience managing budgets.Skill and confidence with communicating to a wide range of audiences.Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.Preferred:Demonstrated skill and experience leading networks or collaboratives.Knowledge of climate-related environmental topics, environmental finance, and related areas of expertise.Experience working with environmental justice and marginalized communities and/or Tribes.Skilled and confident public speaker and communicator.Passion for, and interest in, climate resilience solutions, watershed management, and/or stormwater funding and financing approaches.License/Certifications:Ability to provide own transportation (fully insured vehicle), provide proof of a valid driver’s license, and compliance with Maine law regarding vehicle insurance.The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.We are dedicated to our Service Promise,
Student Focused Every Day , and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.To apply , click on ‘Apply Now’ below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.For full consideration please submit all required materials by 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024; please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage applicants to apply early.We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.Clery Act:The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies.View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.EEO Statement: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).
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Portland, ME, United States (Hybrid)Job Info
Job Identification: 343Job Category: Other Administrative SupportPosting Date: 08/21/2024, 02:39 PMLocations: P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME, 04104, US (Hybrid)Apply Before: 10/02/2024, 02:38 PMBusiness Unit: University of Southern MaineGrade: Professional Salaried grade 06Job Schedule: Full timeRegular or Temporary: RegularDepartment: USM Cutler Institute AdminBargaining Unit: Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)Job Description
The University of Southern Maine’s New England Environmental Finance Center (NEEFC) seeks a Senior Program Manager for our Southeast New England Program Network (SNEP Network).The Senior Program Manager supports three major areas of work: A) Leading and managing the programmatic direction of the SNEP Network by directing and managing the substantive work of its local technical assistance partners and representing the project to the public, B) Directing and managing the SNEP Network’s administrative duties including developing and overseeing internal and external partners’ annual budgets, reporting to the program’s sponsor, marketing, communications, data tracking and analysis, and public speaking engagements and press releases, and C) Ensuring coordination and alignment of SNEP Network programming with other NEEFC program areas throughout New England.The SNEP Network provides training and assistance to municipalities, organizations, and tribes to advance stormwater and watershed management, ecological restoration, and climate resilience in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The SNEP Network is fully sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Senior Program Manager is a 100% grant-funded position whose primary purpose is to proactively lead and manage a cohesive, efficient, transparent, and effective network of partners that help communities achieve climate resilience goals by advancing project planning and design to the funding/financing phase. This position shares responsibility with the NEEFC Director as the face of the SNEP Network and routinely represents the program to funders, partners, and the public at meetings, events, press releases, conferences, etc.This is a full-time, soft-money (grant) funded position with a starting annual salary up to $83,000, commensurate with experience. This position will be based primarily on our Portland Campus and will require periodic travel to MA and RI. Applicants who wish to reside in MA or RI may be considered, subject to University HR review and approval.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience or a master’s degree and 5 years of experience in an environmental field of study or related topic, and/or leading and managing network partners or large complex programs.Experience managing budgets.Skill and confidence with communicating to a wide range of audiences.Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.Preferred:Demonstrated skill and experience leading networks or collaboratives.Knowledge of climate-related environmental topics, environmental finance, and related areas of expertise.Experience working with environmental justice and marginalized communities and/or Tribes.Skilled and confident public speaker and communicator.Passion for, and interest in, climate resilience solutions, watershed management, and/or stormwater funding and financing approaches.License/Certifications:Ability to provide own transportation (fully insured vehicle), provide proof of a valid driver’s license, and compliance with Maine law regarding vehicle insurance.The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.We are dedicated to our Service Promise,
Student Focused Every Day , and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.To apply , click on ‘Apply Now’ below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.For full consideration please submit all required materials by 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024; please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage applicants to apply early.We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.Clery Act:The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies.View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.EEO Statement: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).
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