Program Manager, GLRC STREAM

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo seeks a GLRC STREAM Program Manager to coordinate research initiatives across 18 NYS universities, liaise with DEC and other public-sector partners, and lead multi-site events and internships. The role administers small grants, manages content archives, and develops annual work plans with a focus on Great Lakes ecosystems and collaborative governance.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, diplomacy, and project management skills, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, physical/natural sciences, law, planning, public policy, or another relevant degree program.
• At least 3 years of university, public sector, and/or nonprofit program management experience with progressive expansion of responsibilities.
• Educational background and work experience with Great Lakes ecosystems, challenges, and opportunities.
• Self-starter who enjoys leading teams and working with colleagues to tackle environmental challenges.
• Polished interpersonal and public speaking skills; capacity to resolve disagreements with diplomacy and tact.
• Resourceful systems thinker with proactive problem-prevention through planning.
• Ability and willingness to travel beyond the Buffalo-Niagara region to run events at other campuses in the consortium.
• The education and experience requirements may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and develop professional relationships with DEC program managers and other NYS public sector stakeholders; federal and binational entities and policy makers; and scientists and senior-level administrators from the 18 constituent universities within the consortium.
• Organize and oversee all aspects of the consortium’s annual conference and workshops (reserving space, ordering supplies, renting PA equipment, developing agenda, etc.).
• Administer the GLRC small grants program, including development and dissemination of requests for proposals; organization and oversight of external reviewers; announcement of awards; oversight of fund distribution; and tracking awardee research progress.
• Oversee a NYS -wide research internship program for undergraduates and graduate students at the consortium’s 18 constituent universities, including application announcements; application review; placement announcement; and troubleshooting student/host entity challenges that may arise.
• Manage, record, disseminate and warehouse GLRC STREAM content from in-person seminars, symposia, and conferences.
• Serve as liaison between consortium researchers (particularly those awarded GLRC STREAM seed funding) and EarthEd.
• Prepare annual work plans for the consortium.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Program management

Public sector experience

Great Lakes knowledge

Public speaking

Diplomacy

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

PM software

Job description

The RENEW Institute seeks an experienced academic, nonprofit, or public sector administrator to serve as the GLRC STREAM Program Manager and:

• Liaise and develop professional relationships with DEC program managers and other NYS public sector stakeholders; federal and binational entities and policy makers; and scientists and senior-level administrators from the 18 constituent universities within the consortium.
• Organize and oversee all aspects of the consortium’s annual conference and workshops (reserving space, ordering supplies, renting PA equipment, developing agenda, etc.).
• Administer the GLRC small grants program, including development and dissemination of requests for proposals; organization and oversight of external reviewers; announcement of awards; oversight of fund distribution; and tracking awardee research progress.
• Oversee a NYS -wide research internship program for undergraduates and graduate students at the consortium’s 18 constituent universities, including application announcements; application review; placement announcement; and troubleshooting student/host entity challenges that may arise.
• Manage, record, disseminate and warehouse GLRC STREAM content from in-person seminars, symposia, and conferences.
• Serve as liaison between consortium researchers (particularly those awarded GLRC STREAM seed funding) and EarthEd.
• Prepare annual work plans for the consortium.

The Great Lakes Research Consortium ( GLRC ) comprises 18 New York State universities that pursue environmental research about Great Lakes ecosystems. Funded by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation ( DEC ), the GLRC’s relaunch under the leadership of the University at Buffalo is called Strengthening Research, Education, and Aquatic ecosystem Management ( GLRC STREAM ). A project of Research and Education in Energy, Environment and Water Institute ( RENEW ) at UB, GLRC STREAM leverages existing institutional expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships across New York State ( NYS ).

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Post-baccalaureate (Master’s, PhD, JD) degree in environmental engineering, physical/natural sciences, law, planning, public policy, or another relevant degree program.
• At least 3 years of university, public sector, and/or nonprofit program management experience with progressive expansion of responsibilities.
• Educational background and work experience with Great Lakes (GL) ecosystems, challenges, and opportunities.
• Self-starter who enjoys leading teams and working with colleagues to tackle environmental challenges.
• Polished interpersonal and public speaking skills; capacity to resolve disagreements with diplomacy and tact.
• Resourceful systems thinker who tends to identify potential problems and preempt them via careful planning.
• Ability and willingness to travel beyond the Buffalo-Niagara region to run events at other campuses in the consortium.
• The education and experience requirements may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with progressive expansion of responsibilities.
• Familiarity with NYS research institutes, oversight committees, and key figures in GL environmental stewardship.Prior experience launching or managing a complex, multi-site project or contributing to a social enterprise start-up.
• Strong project management skills, including familiarity with PM software and fastidious attention to detail.

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Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $90,000 - $95,000

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus North Campus

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Posted

Posted 07/22/2026

Date to be filled

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Is a background check required for this posting? No

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