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September 17, 2024
University of Connecticut
Storrs
FULL TIME
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Search #: 498646
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Research
JOB SUMMARY
The recently established University of Connecticut Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (UConn TCTAC) is competitively recruiting a talented Program Coordinator (Research Assistant 3) in the areas of Energy Justice, Environment, & Transportation.
UConn TCTAC supports New England as part of a nationwide USEPA program that provides free-of-charge assistance to communities, states, tribes, and other underrepresented groups to navigate Environmental Quality, Energy Justice, Climate Adaptation, and Environmental health challenges through federal grant application systems. The Center mission is to offer services such as grant writing support, identification of potential funding resources, data collection assistance, document review, technical consultations, and other targeted assistance aimed at removing barriers and improve accessibility to opportunities for communities with environmental justice concerns.
TCTAC is located at the Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI) which is also comprised of three research centers, the Technical Assistance and Training Center, The Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory, and the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. CTI was established at the University of Connecticut in 1974 and operates within the College of Engineering. CTI’s mission is to conduct integrated multidisciplinary research, education and related services that promote safety and efficiency in multi-modal passenger and freight transportation systems and, in turn, enhance livable communities, sustainable economies and the environment. CTI brings together a critical mass of transportation faculty and research talent at the University of Connecticut, the top public research institution in New England.
We invite applications for the open position of Program Coordinator. Under the direction of the Program Director, this position will work with TCTAC staff and student interns to help accomplish the mission of the UConn TCTAC program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the UConn TCTAC team, the selected Program Coordinator will work as part of the UConn TCTAC team to:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, end-dated position at the University of Connecticut with a term of one year. The main work location will be the UConn campus in Storrs, Connecticut. Hybrid work may be considered in accordance with the University's Alternate Work Arrangements policy and authorization. Occasional day and overnight travel to locations around New England will be required. Attendance at multi-day training and professional conferences within New England or elsewhere in the U.S. will be optional.
The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Expected Annual Salary for this position will be between $70K and $80K and commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.
This position is subject to annual renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and budget funding. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors UConn Chapter (AAUP).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
The recently established University of Connecticut Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (UConn TCTAC) is competitively recruiting a talented Program Coordinator (Research Assistant 3) in the areas of Energy Justice, Environment, & Transportation.
UConn TCTAC supports New England as part of a nationwide USEPA program that provides free-of-charge assistance to communities, states, tribes, and other underrepresented groups to navigate Environmental Quality, Energy Justice, Climate Adaptation, and Environmental health challenges through federal grant application systems. The Center mission is to offer services such as grant writing support, identification of potential funding resources, data collection assistance, document review, technical consultations, and other targeted assistance aimed at removing barriers and improve accessibility to opportunities for communities with environmental justice concerns.
TCTAC is located at the Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI) which is also comprised of three research centers, the Technical Assistance and Training Center, The Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory, and the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. CTI was established at the University of Connecticut in 1974 and operates within the College of Engineering. CTI’s mission is to conduct integrated multidisciplinary research, education and related services that promote safety and efficiency in multi-modal passenger and freight transportation systems and, in turn, enhance livable communities, sustainable economies and the environment. CTI brings together a critical mass of transportation faculty and research talent at the University of Connecticut, the top public research institution in New England.
We invite applications for the open position of Program Coordinator. Under the direction of the Program Director, this position will work with TCTAC staff and student interns to help accomplish the mission of the UConn TCTAC program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the UConn TCTAC team, the selected Program Coordinator will work as part of the UConn TCTAC team to:
- Help communities evaluate and provide technical assistance for grant applications in the areas of transportation and energy.
- Identify technical and regulatory considerations and ensure these are considered as part of the proposals.
- Develop informational content for communities in the areas of transportation, infrastructure, and energy; interact with community stakeholders.
- Assess the needs of the UConn TCTAC program and collaborate on identifying, developing, and implementing improvements to the program.
- Assist with organizational, programmatic, planning, and other tasks and activities of the UConn TCTAC Program.
- Oversee the work of students and assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing mentorship, professional development, and training.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical reporting.
- Assist with program outreach.
- Perform related work as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, land use planning, or a related field with four to five years of post-degree experience OR an M.A. or M.S. in a related field and two to four years of post-degree experience.
- Demonstrated experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, energy, or urban planning.
- Experience working on the planning, design and/or assessment of engineering projects or urban developments.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and environmental professionals on the environmental and social impacts assessment of engineering projects including transportation, energy, urban development, and related areas. Ability to collaborate with constituents at other higher educational workplaces to ensure best practices are established.
- Familiarity with energy, infrastructure and transportation regulations in multiple New England states and Federal government.
- Experience with mapping tools (e.g., Arc GIS), Statistics packages (e.g., R, Stata), and project management tools.
- Experience with community engagement and collaboration.
- Experience in the solicitation and procurement of professional engineering, environmental services and construction contracting.
- Experience securing and/or administering EPA brownfield grants or other state and federal grants.
- Working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese (Including Mandarin, Cantonese).
This is a full-time, end-dated position at the University of Connecticut with a term of one year. The main work location will be the UConn campus in Storrs, Connecticut. Hybrid work may be considered in accordance with the University's Alternate Work Arrangements policy and authorization. Occasional day and overnight travel to locations around New England will be required. Attendance at multi-day training and professional conferences within New England or elsewhere in the U.S. will be optional.
The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Expected Annual Salary for this position will be between $70K and $80K and commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.
This position is subject to annual renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and budget funding. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors UConn Chapter (AAUP).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
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