Position Announcement
Project Manager
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Fairbanks, Alaska
For further information, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs_pm.html
Or contact:
Susan E. Fox, Executive Director
Email: fox [at] arcus.org
The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) seeks applications
for the position of Project Manager. The position is fulltime and based
in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Project Manager will provide strong leadership and support for ARCUS
programs and projects. By working with different experts and leaders in
all areas of arctic research, the Project Manager will help develop
plans, consensus of needs, and designs for implementing projects. The
Project Manager's most fundamental concerns are with project management;
workshop planning and implementation; writing, editing, and producing
publications and reports; and professional correspondence in a variety
of contexts.
The successful candidate will have the skills needed to lead, build
consensus, and manage change in a rapidly evolving, fast paced
environment. A strong sense of community and commitment to science
planning coupled with astute attention to detail are necessary. The
candidate will possess common sense and the capacity for sound,
efficient decision making. Excellent writing and editing, project
planning, and management is essential. Ability to maintain an overview
of complex, interrelated issues and to synthesize information into an
integrated, compelling presentation is also necessary for success.
Qualifications
College degree required, background in science and program management
highly preferred. Experience working with high-level advisory groups is
helpful.
For a complete position description please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs_pm.html. Review and acceptance of
applications will begin and continue at the discretion of the Executive
Director until an appointment is made. Application materials should
include:
- A letter of interest that addresses specifically how the
candidate's experiences and qualifications suit them for the
position;
- A resume; and
- A writing sample.
Complete application packages may be emailed as a PDF to Susan Fox
(fox [at] arcus.org) or sent in hardcopy to:
Susan E. Fox
Executive Director
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
3535 College Road - Suite 101
Fairbanks, AK 99709
ARCUS is a 501 (c) (3) consortium of 52 universities and research
institutions concerned with arctic research and education. A
collaborative organization, ARCUS facilitates planning and
implementation of important arctic research initiatives, produces
strategic planning reports with research community recommendations for
arctic science priorities, and distributes information resources to the
arctic research community. ARCUS activities are funded through member
dues and contracts and grants with federal and private entities.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to
age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an
accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it
is available upon request. ARCUS is pleased to provide such assistance,
and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
ARCUS offers a highly competitive benefits package including
health/dental insurance, retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, and paid
time off.
Salary: $60,000 - 75,000 depending on experience.
No phone calls will be accepted. No relocation assistance.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs_pm.html.
Or contact:
Susan E. Fox, Executive Director
Email: fox [at] arcus.org