Program Manager, GLRC STREAM

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The RENEW Institute seeks an experienced administrator to serve as the GLRC STREAM Program Manager, coordinating with NYS DEC program managers, other public-sector stakeholders, and the 18 consortium universities. You will organize the consortium’s annual conference and workshops, administer the small grants program, and oversee the NYS-wide internship program.

You will manage, record, and warehouse GLRC STREAM content from seminars and conferences, serve as liaison between researchers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, science, law, planning, or public policy.
• At least 3 years of university, public sector, and/or nonprofit program management experience.
• Experience with Great Lakes ecosystems and related challenges.
• Self-starter with team leadership and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; diplomatic resolution.
• Willingness to travel beyond Buffalo-Niagara to other campuses.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with DEC program managers and NYS stakeholders, and scientists and senior administrators across 18 universities.
• Organize and oversee the consortium's annual conference and workshops.
• Administer the GLRC small grants program including RFPs, reviewers, and award announcements.
• Oversee a NYS-wide research internship program for undergraduates and graduates.
• Manage, record, and warehouse GLRC STREAM content from seminars and conferences.
• Serve as liaison between researchers and EarthEd.
• Prepare annual work plans for the consortium.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Diplomacy

Travel willingness

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

PM software

Job description

Program Manager, GLRC STREAM

Position Information

Position Title: Program Manager, GLRC STREAM

Department: Renew Institute

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9724038"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63535

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The RENEWInstitute 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).

Learn more

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affluent 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

• Post-baccalaureate degree (Master's, PhD, JD)
• 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.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Sarah Koss

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Contact's Title: HR & Finance Assistant

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Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/22/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: