JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at
any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through
the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment
Type:Regular Job Profile:Res Prog Assoc Dir Job Summary: The University
of Wisconsin Aquatic Sciences Center (ASC) is a statewide leader in
multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach focused on the
protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin's water resources-including
lakes, rivers, groundwater, wetlands, and the Great Lakes. The Center
administers two federally authorized programs: the Wisconsin Sea Grant
College Program (funded by NOAA) and the Water Resources Institute
(funded by USGS). Together, these programs invest over $6 million
annually in research, education, and outreach and engagement activities
that serve Wisconsin and the broader Great Lakes region. Both programs
function as competitive grant programs supporting universities,
communities, and partners statewide. ASC supports a network of
approximately 30 staff located across Wisconsin who collaborate with
universities, Tribal Nations, state and federal agencies, local
communities, and industry partners. Over a dozen of our staff serve as
statewide scientific experts across a variety of important topics such
as coastal engineering, contaminants, aquatic invasive species,
fisheries and aquaculture, coastal tourism, nutrient management, social
sciences, and environmental education - conducting scientific research
and engaging with communities directly to support their needs. The
Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement provides strategic
direction and oversight for outreach and engagement programs across
Wisconsin Sea Grant and Water Resources Institute activities. This role
ensures strong integration of research and community engagement across
programs and statewide and national networks. The position reports to
the Center Director and serves on the ASC leadership team. Key Job
Responsibilities: Serves as a unit liaison to internal stakeholder
groups to foster cross-unit partnership efforts regarding research
programs and activities Manages large research projects... For full
info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including
but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status
as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations
and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and
encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an
accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about
how to make a request at the following website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
* ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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