University of Alaska
Project Manager
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
Center ICE is seeking a Project Manager who is interested in helping manage and deliver various innovation and entrepreneurial programs. Center ICE – the Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship – is the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Innovation Hub. Join our diverse, dynamic, and growing team as we offer programs, services, and resources to the university community and beyond to help people grow their innovative ideas into solutions to real-world challenges.
C-ICE, along with the Alaska Blue Economy Center, is part of a 5-year NSF EPSCoR project, Interface of Change, and leads the innovation and entrepreneurship activities under this collaborative project. Roles for this Project Manager position include delivering and improving programs and working with the wider EPSCoR team and its collaborators, building relationships with academic collaborators and external partners, developing new relationships, and fostering innovation opportunities.
To be successful in this role, applicants should possess strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, develop, and execute project visions with both internal stakeholders and external clients. In addition, applicants should have knowledge of or experience in Alaskan communities and a background working in the statewide innovation ecosystem. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for steering project teams and providing guidance and training as needed, along with the ability to monitor progress and set deadlines. A background in education and outreach, the capability to design and deliver educational modules, and experience in outreach activities and budgeting would be advantageous. Effective communication skills are paramount, given the diverse range of stakeholders involved. The ability to work in a team with shared responsibilities and collaborate on programming will be an important component of an applicant’s skill set, as well as being a self-starter and thinking outside the box to support C-ICE innovative programming.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and
full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the
UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.
Applications will be accepted for review on July 29, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on July 28, 2024.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider, and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office, Assistant HR Manager at
kjmetivier@alaska.edu
or 907-474-1847 .
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaging in university business.
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C-ICE, along with the Alaska Blue Economy Center, is part of a 5-year NSF EPSCoR project, Interface of Change, and leads the innovation and entrepreneurship activities under this collaborative project. Roles for this Project Manager position include delivering and improving programs and working with the wider EPSCoR team and its collaborators, building relationships with academic collaborators and external partners, developing new relationships, and fostering innovation opportunities.
To be successful in this role, applicants should possess strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, develop, and execute project visions with both internal stakeholders and external clients. In addition, applicants should have knowledge of or experience in Alaskan communities and a background working in the statewide innovation ecosystem. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for steering project teams and providing guidance and training as needed, along with the ability to monitor progress and set deadlines. A background in education and outreach, the capability to design and deliver educational modules, and experience in outreach activities and budgeting would be advantageous. Effective communication skills are paramount, given the diverse range of stakeholders involved. The ability to work in a team with shared responsibilities and collaborate on programming will be an important component of an applicant’s skill set, as well as being a self-starter and thinking outside the box to support C-ICE innovative programming.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and
full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the
UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.
Applications will be accepted for review on July 29, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on July 28, 2024.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider, and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office, Assistant HR Manager at
kjmetivier@alaska.edu
or 907-474-1847 .
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaging in university business.
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