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Project Manager, Department of Environmental Sciences
Virginia Jobs, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Project Manager, Department of Environmental Sciences
Department Overview
The Department of Environmental Sciences in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Project Manager for 32 hours/week, to join the Environmental Institute Climate Collaborative project on Arctic, Snow, Water, and Permafrost Management. The start date for the position will be Sept. 1, 2025; this will be a one-year contract with the potential for renewal for up to three years.
Environmental Sciences is committed to candidates who embrace and practice departmental values, such as honesty and teamwork, as well as dedication to our mission of environmental research, education, and outreach. Applicants must exhibit a positive and friendly professional demeanor.
Position Summary
The project manager will be responsible for many administrative aspects of the project for the research team, including fieldwork logistics, organization of meetings, communications (email, newsletter, website), data management, budget management, and liaison among project participants (academic researchers, agency and private contractors, community collaborators). See details below:
Responsibilities Coordinate field logistics - organize project team field trips to Utqiaġvik, Alaska, with respect to travel, lodging, vehicle rental, lab rental, permitting, etc. Organize regular project team meetings - organize monthly project team meetings, with academic, agency, private, and community collaborators Plan and implement annual full team meetings in Utqiaġvik, Alaska Facilitate interactions between researchers and community partners Manage project communications, such as project calendar and email lists Foster communications from the project to broader audiences, e.g. project newsletter Develop and maintain a project website Conduct data management and archiving
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience: 5 years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: At least 3 years managing multi-disciplinary, multi-organization, Arctic research projects, preferably those working with Arctic community partners. Skills: Data management, website development, and group communications software Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The project manager may on occasion accompany the project team to field sites (e.g. Utqiaġvik, Alaska), which would require tolerance of harsh weather conditions, and long daylight or darkness hours.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . Funding Details
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position has a term limit of 1 year after which continued employment will depend on department needs and funding. Work Arrangement
This position can be fully remote and may be performed outside of Charlottesville, VA, in alignment with UVA's remote work guidelines. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA .
Application review will begin after
August 15, 2025
Background checks
will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position
will not
consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. How to Apply
Please apply
online
, by searching for requisition number
R0074971 . Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume Cover Letter Upload all materials into the resume submission form. You can submit multiple documents into one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all the required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants:
Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."
Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact
For questions about the position, please contact Howard Epstein, Professor, at hee2b@virginia.edu For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter at rkh6j@virginia.edu The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Department Overview
The Department of Environmental Sciences in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Project Manager for 32 hours/week, to join the Environmental Institute Climate Collaborative project on Arctic, Snow, Water, and Permafrost Management. The start date for the position will be Sept. 1, 2025; this will be a one-year contract with the potential for renewal for up to three years.
Environmental Sciences is committed to candidates who embrace and practice departmental values, such as honesty and teamwork, as well as dedication to our mission of environmental research, education, and outreach. Applicants must exhibit a positive and friendly professional demeanor.
Position Summary
The project manager will be responsible for many administrative aspects of the project for the research team, including fieldwork logistics, organization of meetings, communications (email, newsletter, website), data management, budget management, and liaison among project participants (academic researchers, agency and private contractors, community collaborators). See details below:
Responsibilities Coordinate field logistics - organize project team field trips to Utqiaġvik, Alaska, with respect to travel, lodging, vehicle rental, lab rental, permitting, etc. Organize regular project team meetings - organize monthly project team meetings, with academic, agency, private, and community collaborators Plan and implement annual full team meetings in Utqiaġvik, Alaska Facilitate interactions between researchers and community partners Manage project communications, such as project calendar and email lists Foster communications from the project to broader audiences, e.g. project newsletter Develop and maintain a project website Conduct data management and archiving
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience: 5 years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: At least 3 years managing multi-disciplinary, multi-organization, Arctic research projects, preferably those working with Arctic community partners. Skills: Data management, website development, and group communications software Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The project manager may on occasion accompany the project team to field sites (e.g. Utqiaġvik, Alaska), which would require tolerance of harsh weather conditions, and long daylight or darkness hours.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . Funding Details
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position has a term limit of 1 year after which continued employment will depend on department needs and funding. Work Arrangement
This position can be fully remote and may be performed outside of Charlottesville, VA, in alignment with UVA's remote work guidelines. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA .
Application review will begin after
August 15, 2025
Background checks
will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position
will not
consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. How to Apply
Please apply
online
, by searching for requisition number
R0074971 . Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume Cover Letter Upload all materials into the resume submission form. You can submit multiple documents into one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all the required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants:
Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."
Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact
For questions about the position, please contact Howard Epstein, Professor, at hee2b@virginia.edu For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter at rkh6j@virginia.edu The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.