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VASG Business Operations and Grants Specialist

Virginia Sea Grant - Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Business Operations and Grants Specialist supports Virginia Sea Grant (VASG) staff with financial operations, grant proposal production, event planning, project reporting, data entry and management, and general office administration.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Provides financial operations support for the procurement of goods and services, travel, and financial tracking.
  • Assists staff with assembly of grant proposals and coordination with VIMS Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • Provides logistical support for meetings, training sessions, workshops, and other VASG sponsored events.
  • Provides administrative support for federal and state reporting.
  • Provides technical assistance with online reporting.
  • Maintains and updates project management and stakeholder contact databases.
  • Assists with personnel hiring process and office administration.
  • Provides other administrative support for VASG staff and projects, as needed.

Application Deadline: February 19, 2024.

Competitive Research & Education Coordinator

Virginia Sea Grant - Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary

VASG is currently seeking a Competitive Research & Education Coordinator to coordinate with its core leadership and staff, and to work collaboratively with the VASG Director to coordinate VASG competitive funding (fellowships and research) and program development.

This position supports the competitive research and education program’s goals including: managing competitive funding opportunities employing best management practices for promoting inclusion, ensuring compliance with federal and state grants and contract rules and guidance, obtaining the highest quality relevancy and technical reviews, enabling collaborative research partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and fostering the integration of research, education, and outreach to solve pressing coastal problems.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Competitive Research & Education Coordinator coordinates with VASG’s core leadership and staff. The Competitive Research & Education Coordinator administers the competitive research, extension, and other funding opportunities, including annual and unique NOAA National Sea Grant Notifications of Funding Opportunities (NOFO’s). The position also coordinates recruitment with the VASG Communication Center, including developing and implementation strategies to target outreach to historically under-represented audiences and increase applicant pool from under-represented students. Collaborates across the VASG program to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility (DEIJA) principles.

Competitive Research & Education Coordinator, additionally Co-leads, with VASG’s Program Reporting & Projects Coordinator, the implementation of the eSeaGrant (eSG) online proposal and reporting system, including coordination with the national SG working group, and VASG staff on interface of eSG with VASG’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and website. Leads on the creation of eSG proposal submission templates. Assist the Program Reporting & Projects Coordinator with annual reporting through NOAA’s reporting systems.

William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Job closes: September 9, 2022.

Professional Development Program Coordinator

Virginia Sea Grant - Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary

We are currently seeking a Professional Development Program Coordinator to enhance the career readiness of our fellows and provide them with long-term competitive advantages in their chosen fields.

Reporting to the Associate Director of VASG, the Professional Development Program Coordinator coordinates with VASG’s core leadership and staff, and works collaboratively with the VASG team and partners and deliver professional development training. The position is charged with the strategic development, direction, integration, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and management of the career and professional development programs and services to VASG applicants, fellows, alumni and mentors.

Core duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Assesses program development needs and current offerings for students and alumni to ensure that VASG is providing unique, highly impactful professional development services.
  • Deploys Individual Development Plans or other intentional, systematic facilitative tactics to promote reflective practice and professional growth among fellows, alumni and mentors.
  • Expands executive coaching and mentoring opportunities for alumni to work with fellows and providing other professional development services for alumni.

William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Job closes: September 9, 2022.

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