Program Manager and Associate Director, Biodiversity Institute

Program Manager and Associate Director, Biodiversity Institute

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:

Program manager and Associate Director, Biodiversity Institute

JOB PURPOSE: Ensure mission of Biodiversity Institute is fulfilled by providing collaborative research, education and outreach efforts. Provide leadership, supervision and development for community outreach events and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategically plan and manage ongoing and future initiatives of the Biodiversity Institute to fulfill its mission of disseminating University of Wyoming research to communities throughout Wyoming.
• Develop and instruct courses for accredited biodiversity certificate programs.
• Oversee the non-credit biodiversity course program, develop and manage curriculum, deliver courses and oversee volunteer instructors.
• Organize and implement outreach events in collaboration with staff to showcase biodiversity science through interactive activities.
• Supervise program staff and serve as a resource for biodiversity education materials and information.
• Ensure effective stewardship of private donors through collaborative efforts with program staff.
• Assist in the implementation of programmatic and administrative policies and procedures.
• Serve in absence of director.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Attend and participate in training and other personal professional development activity.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Individual Leadership
• Formal Presentation Skills
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Innovation
• Service Orientation

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in environmental science, conservation of biodiversity or equivalent

Experience: 4 years work-related experience, including course and outreach delivery

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: PhD in environmental science, conservation of biodiversity or equivalent

Experience: supervision of employees and development of courses or outreach programs

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H1-B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 04/07/2025 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email mailto:jobapps@uwyo.edu/

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/.

Job Identification: 250472

Job Schedule: Full Time

16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US

Posted Salary Range: $61,008-$67,104

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

Travel: No