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Position Information

Department Indigenous Natrl Resrcs & DEI (FOR)

Position Title Coordinator-Res Program

Job Title Indigenous Natural Resource Office Program Manager

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Indigenous Natural Resources and DEI is seeking a Program Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

This position manages the general operations of an ongoing research program in the College of Forestry by weaving together diverse elements of theIndigenous Natural Resource Office (https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/inro) ( INRO ) to create a cohesive program while serving as a resource for others regarding project-related activities. This position collaborates closely with Principal Investigators, other research staff, and students on various project elements within the scope of theTraditional Ecological Knowledge ( TEK ) Lab (https://tek.forestry.oregonstate.edu/tek-lab-projects) and INRO program, with the potential for expanding work to other projects over time. Currently funded projects include:

PNW Tribal Forest Restoration & Native Seed Project:a partnership program between the TEK Lab, the BLM , and Tribal Nations that seeks to implement DOI National Seed Strategy and Plant Conservation and Restoration Program protocols to collect seeds of culturally and ecologically significant plants. The program aims to employ and train Tribal youth in STEM and co-create ecocultural restoration plans.

Tribal Roundtables: a program to investigate scalable models to decolonize the Tribal consultation process in defining mature and old-growth forests and to consider active adaptive management that incorporates all ways of knowing, including Indigenous Knowledge (IK).

Additional Federal Agency partnership initiatives that develop

The incumbent works with the Primary and Co-Investigators and other research staff to coordinate and manage lab processes and staffing, fieldwork logistics, and budgets related to research activities for the above programs. The incumbent leads communication activities and program promotion and assists in coordinating related personnel activities.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

50% Management of Research Operations

• Responsible for the management and safety of the TEK Lab, including ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained, proper safety protocols are followed so that research is conducted with the highest level of scientific integrity.

• Tracks projects to ensure timely completion of reports and deliverables.

• Trains staff on field and laboratory techniques and processes.

• Provides logistical support to co-Principal Investigators, graduate students, and field crews in coordination with INRO Administrative Assistant; ensures vehicles and housing are reserved; initiates and manages accounts with local businesses for supplies; and provides field crews with logistical plans and emergency support. Drive to/from field sites as necessary to provide coordination and logistical support.

20% Financial Management

• Manages budgets for large, multi-investigator research projects.

• Works with the College of Forestry Business office to develop and track personal service contracts for external vendors.

• Acts as internal liaison between PIs, OSU Financial Strategic Services Office, and OSU Research Office.

• Assists with purchasing equipment and supplies for project personnel.

• Assists in identifying opportunities for containing costs and ensuring compliance with policies.

• Monitors expenses and informs PIs of current balances, budget issues, spending, or policy issues.

10% Subject Matter Expert for Effective Collaboration with Tribal Nations

• Help to create an environment that is welcoming for Tribal interns to learn STEM within the context of Indigenous Knowledge and incorporate cultural elements specific to Tribal Nations (e.g., ethnobotany) into the field experience of the Tribal interns.

• Utilize knowledge of Tribal resources to help with field data collection and meetings with community members.

• Support and be involved in outreach efforts, such as attending Tribal events, facilitating media communications, and collaborating with the OSU Foundation.

• Support staff and students in the INRO to develop their understanding of respectful and effective collaboration and communication methods with Tribal Nations and peoples.

10% Supervision

• Supervise undergraduate interns; serve as lead to Native American fellows and graduate students engaged in TEK Lab research and training.

• Select, hire, train, supervise, schedule, review work, evaluate, and establish goals for field and lab staff.

• Assists with hiring field staff, including developing and posting job advertisements, responding to inquiries, managing applications, onboarding successful applicants, and managing timesheets.

10% Service

• Participate in INRO , TEK , and College of Forestry meetings and events as an engaged community member.

• Contribute to and assist in building a culture of collegiality, open communication, shared responsibility, and curiosity in the INRO and TEK lab.

• Other duties, as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, social sciences, ecology, or related field.

• Expertise in IK, including ethnobotany (ecology and uses of culturally significant plants), use of cultural burning, traditional land uses, and knowledge of ecocultural restoration.

• Demonstrated awareness of and respect for Native American cultures and their values and knowledge of the practices and processes specific to the operations of tribal governments’ research partnerships.

• Evidence of ability to build relationships with various stakeholders with differing viewpoints in pursuit of shared goals.

• Laboratory and fieldwork experience in a related field.

• Demonstrated expertise in effective use of the Microsoft suite of programs.

• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills to facilitate effective and diplomatic interactions with others.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of ethical and professional standard of conduct.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Advanced degree in forestry, natural resources, botanical sciences, or related field.

• Experience providing support for large-scale research projects.

• Experience in research program management and/or biological laboratory management.

• Experience working on Indigenous lands and with Indigenous peoples on natural resource projects.

• Experience managing and tracking budgets and accounts.

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience serving as a cultural liaison or bridge, or facilitating consultation between Tribal Nations and other government or non-government organizations and agencies.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Primary office setting M-F from 8:00-5:00. Travel to field sites will be required during summer field seasons (July-August) as part of logistical support to seasonal field crews. This may require hiking on rough terrain in all weather conditions and carrying up to forty pounds of supplies to provide logistical support to crews. May require working on weekends or evenings to support cultural activities.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $60,000 - $78,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/162786

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08758UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 01/07/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 01/21/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Cristina Eisenberg

cristina.eisenberg@oregonstate.edu

541-737-4160

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Letters of Reference will be requested for finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three (3) referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/163486

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.