Sr. Manager Programs

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Sr. Project Manager to lead the NOAA-funded "Miami Community Resilient Sea project". This role focuses on climate resilience and community engagement in marine restoration activities across Miami-Dade County.

Key responsibilities include managing project milestones, leading community outreach events, and supporting climate education initiatives. A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience in related fields are required. The position demands strong organizational and leadership skills, with some evening and weekend work expected.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in community engagement and habitat conservation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for community events.

Responsibilities

• Manage project milestones and timelines.
• Lead outreach events and community engagements.
• Track project activities and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Community engagement

Marine science

Strong communication skills

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

## Sr. Manager ProgramsApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100097870**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami’s (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is seeking a full-time Sr. Project Manager to lead coordination and implementation of the NOAA-funded“*Miami Community ResilientSea project*”. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, community-centered professional to help advance climate resilience, habitat restoration, and public engagement across Miami-Dade County.The principal objective of the funding opportunity is to support opportunities for frontline communities to meaningfully engage in habitat restoration activities so this project brings together established community-based citizen science programs here in Miami-Dade County to act as a vehicle for raising awareness, building capacity, and increasing climate resiliency. This will be accomplished through community engagement, coastal and coral reef restoration, marine debris removal, and climate education activities with project collaborators:Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine ScienceDebris Free OceansPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of ScienceMiami WaterkeeperUniversity of Miami’s Rescue a Reef programThe CLEO InstituteThe Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating, carrying out, and tracking all project activities with the support of collaborators. This project aims to build community trust, capacity, and participation in local marine restoration, enhancement, and advocacy efforts. We are therefore seeking a highly motivated candidate that has demonstrated experience in community engagement and habitat conservation as well as strong communication and managerial skills.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Manage project milestones, workflows, and timelines* Lead project activities, outreach events, and community engagements* Support climate education trainings and workshops* Co-host citizen science habitat restoration and enhancement activities* Develop and direct project communication strategies* Identify, train, and co-advise project student interns (undergraduate and graduate)* Recruit, onboard, and co-supervise project staff* Track all project activities, prepare progress reports, and ensure deliverables are met**Position requirements*** Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in community engagement, marine science, and/or related field(s)* Strong organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and leadership skills* Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of community activities and eventsPlease contact the Principal Investigator, Dalton Hesley, at [e-mail] for additional information.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.