Great Lakes Research Programs Manager | Grants & Outreach

University at Buffalo; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Program Manager for GLRC STREAM within the RENEW Institute to oversee consortium relationships, organize events, administer grant programs, and manage a statewide research internship program. The role supports Great Lakes ecosystem research across 18 NYS universities and involves significant travel.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (postgraduate preferred) and 3+ years of program management experience; advanced degrees and 5+ years are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant program management experience.
• Knowledge of Great Lakes ecosystems or regional environmental topics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with NYS DEC program managers, federal and binational entities, and university administrators.
• Organize and oversee the consortium’s annual conference and workshops, including logistics and agenda development.
• Administer the GLRC small grants program, handling proposals, reviewer coordination, awards, and fund management.
• Oversee statewide research internship program for undergrad/grad students, including application processing and issue resolution.
• Manage recording, dissemination, and archiving of GLRC STREAM content.
• Serve as liaison between researchers receiving seed funding and EarthEd.
• Prepare annual work plans for the consortium.

Skills

Program management

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Program Manager for GLRC STREAM within the RENEW Institute to oversee consortium relationships, organize events, administer grant programs, and manage a statewide research internship program. The role supports Great Lakes ecosystem research across 18 NYS universities and involves significant travel.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (postgraduate preferred) and 3+ years of program management experience; advanced degrees and 5+ years are preferred.