Coordinator-Program Admin: BFL

OSU Oregon State University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University's Costal Oregon Marine Experiment Station seeks a qualified candidate for Laboratory Management, Fieldwork & Operations, and Outreach & Science Communication. The role emphasizes overseeing lab and field activities, coordinating teams, and communicating marine science findings.

Applicants should hold an MSc or higher in marine fisheries or related field, with strong data management and planning skills. Travel to field sites and occasional remote work are expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in marine fisheries or related field.
• Experience with database management.
• Excellent scheduling and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience planning and executing remote marine field work.
• Familiar with field sampling techniques and gear deployment.
• Experience with marine animal capture and handling.
• Knowledge of acoustic and satellite tagging.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management
• Fieldwork & Operations
• Outreach & Science Communication

Skills

Fieldwork management

Communication

Teamwork

Scheduling

First-Aid/CPR

MOTC training

Education

Master's degree (MSc or higher) in marine fisheries or related field

Tools

R programming

Command-line interfaces

AAUS diving certification

Job description

Department:

Costal Oregon Marine Experiment Station

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Management Fieldwork & Operations Outreach & Science Communication

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (MSc or higher) in marine fisheries or a related field
• Experience with database management
• Excellent scheduling and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated understanding to plan, implement, and execute (remote) marine field work
• Demonstrated ability with various field sampling techniques, especially the deployment and maintenance of hook-and-line and long line fishing gear from small vessels
• Extensive experience with marine animal capture and handling
• Proficiency acoustically and satellite tagging of large fishes
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• MOTC or equivalent training
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant professional experience effectively managing field and laboratory programs.
• Proficiency in coding and programming experience in R and with command-line interfaces.
• Working knowledge of current field and laboratory equipment for the study of marine fishes and environments
• Ability to problem-solve on the fly
• AAUS scientific diving certification

Working Conditions/Schedule:

This position will require work outside of typical hours and conditions. The incumbent will be expected to work for periods at sea as well as some evenings and weekends. They may be asked to travel as needed for field work. The ability to work at sea and work outdoors throughout the Pacific Northwest will be required.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-01

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.

About Oregon State University:

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• Top 1.4% university in the world
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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy. Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both. OSU’s Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, contact EOA by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA’s website: eoa.oregonstate.edu. Know Your Rights Oregon Family Leave Act: Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act: