Education Workforce Specialist

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:
NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center

The NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) located in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, invites applications for a twelve-month, full-time, exempt position.

UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).

Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)

The Center is a consortium of seven institutions ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) with more than 30 scientists who teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research in NOAA related sciences. SANS has three departments, including the Department of Natural Sciences (DNS), Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences (DAFRS), and Department of Human Ecology (DHE). DNS offers B.S. degrees in various disciplines, M.S

and Ph.D. interdisciplinary degree programs in Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES), M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Toxicology, and a Professional Science Master’s degree in Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics. DAFRS offers master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Food and Agricultural Science.

Salary: $65,000 - $110,000

Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

The individual chosen for this position will allocate his/her time in center-wide level leadership and coordination to ensure that students: a) Have Individualized Student Development Plans that are reviewed annually or semi-annually with the students; b) Attain general NOAA-mission skills and competencies; c) Make presentations at professional meetings; d) Are aware and have increased knowledge about the NOAA mission, opportunities for internships, scientific integrity, and acknowledging NOAA for support;

e) Participate in NOAA experiential research and training, including professional development to be competitive in the candidate pool for the agency-mission future workforce, and f) Have a clear understanding of the funding agency and how their training and research are aligned with the NOAA mission and vision.

Additional responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Data and Information Manager to…