Program Manager

Texas A&M•Kingsville, TX

12d•Remote

About The Position

Based in Lubbock, TX, the North Texas Research Program of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute is a remote research unit addressing wildlife management and conservation needs in the southern Great Plains. The program is seeking a driven research program manager to conduct and collaborate in research activities and assist with programmatic development. This highly dynamic position is multifaceted, with expectations involving leading independent research, managing ongoing field research projects, and assisting with program administrative or outreach needs. Completion of an M.S. degree in a relevant field is highly preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead independent research activities, including grant applications, study design, data collection, and analyses Prepare scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research outreach materials Aid graduate students in research project logistics and management Conduct or assist in field work related to research activities Assist the lab with maintaining the lab website, research permits and protocols. Prepares research progress or program reports as required by project funders. Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program. Participate in donor engagement events and prepare program outreach materials for donor advertisement Prepare travel booking, purchase orders, and expense reports while coordinating with accounting personnel or other support staff. Assists with hiring of new staff members and student employees. Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program. Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program. Maintains and develops communications among research partners by attending conferences, meetings, and calls. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of the North Texas Research Program. Additional Responsibilities There will be frequent travel opportunities to assist with fieldwork among various research projects Assisting the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute outside of the North Texas Research Program in engagement aspects such as social media posts, website maintenance, and developing outreach materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of related experience.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Skills in good positive attitude and interpersonal skills.
Skills in excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing, data management (experience in R preferred), quantitative analyses, and scientific presentation performance.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an M.S. degree in a relevant field is highly preferred
An M.S. degree in a relevant field can substitute a B.S. degree and five years of experience.

Responsibilities

Lead independent research activities, including grant applications, study design, data collection, and analyses
Prepare scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research outreach materials
Aid graduate students in research project logistics and management
Conduct or assist in field work related to research activities
Assist the lab with maintaining the lab website, research permits and protocols.
Prepares research progress or program reports as required by project funders.
Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.
Participate in donor engagement events and prepare program outreach materials for donor advertisement
Prepare travel booking, purchase orders, and expense reports while coordinating with accounting personnel or other support staff.
Assists with hiring of new staff members and student employees.
Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.
Maintains and develops communications among research partners by attending conferences, meetings, and calls.
Assisting the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute outside of the North Texas Research Program in engagement aspects such as social media posts, website maintenance, and developing outreach materials.