Associate Director, Invasive Species Center — Remote

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent retirement plans

Paid holidays and generous time off

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a dedicated administrator to coordinate day-to-day operations of the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC). The role oversees staff, contracts, and financials, and ensures efficient grant management across multiple UMN campuses.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and maintaining relationships with internal units and external funders, while aligning activities with legislative and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years of professional experience.
• Experience with program planning and grants management.
• Experience working with sponsored projects from a variety of funding sources.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the overall activities of a research center, including staff and researchers across UMN campuses.
• Supervise and coordinate the Center's staff and contractors; coordinate with HR/Finance for hires and contracts.
• Maintain online grant management software; act as liaison with vendors and ensure record keeping.
• Oversee annual solicitation of research proposals; coordinate peer reviews and communicate decisions.
• Develop and maintain interdisciplinary liaisons within the University and external partners.
• Stay current on terrestrial invasive species developments and advise accordingly.
• Review center work needs and staffing/contracting recommendations.
• Coordinate regular planning for future activities within legislative scope; report to UMN offices.

Skills

Program planning

Grants management

Sponsored projects

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks a dedicated administrator to coordinate day-to-day operations of the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC). The role oversees staff, contracts, and financials, and ensures efficient grant management across multiple UMN campuses.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and maintaining relationships with internal units and external funders, while aligning activities with legislative and funding requirements.