Senior Coordinator 13002T

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number:  13002T
Classification Title:  Senior Coordinator
Working Title:  UWF Senior Coordinator for Conservation Development

Department:  Earth & Environmental Sciences
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  $57,807 - $69,368
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Coordinator plays a crucial role in the planning, design, and implementation of the Program and all its affiliated projects. They are responsible for building and overseeing the funding development initiatives of the Program which include networking with diverse groups, project management, and identifying, applying for, and obtaining programmatic funding to achieve and maintain the Program’s mission. The Senior Coordinator of Development is responsible for supporting the Program’s mission by ensuring long term sustainability of the Program by maximizing immediate and long-term grant and philanthropic support.

The primary function of this position will be to bring in funds to make the UWF Conservation Program sustainable over time. This position will analyze and solve the funding gap for the UWF Conservation Program and will analyze the best implementation methods for Conservation programming and fundraising and implement projects with those methods.

In accordance with UWF Human Resources Policy HR-20.03-02/25, Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment, a time-limited appointment is a position funded by contract and grant, auxiliary, or local fund, for a project for a specific period. A time-limited position shall have the same rights as a regular position except that the position is not entitled to notice of separation at the expiration of the appointment and shall not have layoff and recall rights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization with one year of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization with three years of relevant experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of experience in conservation, natural resource
management, or nonprofit program development. Demonstrated experience with successful grant writing and project fundraising. Strong organizational and project management skills.

The ideal candidate will:
Demonstrable leadership capability with working independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Have the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Excellent project management skills, including experience managing budgets and timelines.
Ability to identify and evaluate funding solicitation notices to decipher applicability to the UWF Conservation Program's mission.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, provide attention to detail (e.g., proofreading, editing, compliance, budgets, etc.).
Excellent speaking and writing skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs and social media platforms.
Experience in grant writing, fundraising, development, or donor relations.
Ability to drive with their own vehicle occasionally to off campus meetings and events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The preferred candidate will have all position qualifications along with a: Master’s degree with over 2 years of experience in program development. Proven track record of securing grants, fundraising for initiatives and building sustainable programs. Leadership experience in public, private, or nonprofit sectors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 60% - Grant writing • Works with the Office of Research Administration & Engagement to apply for federal, state and private grants to support the Program. • Performs administrative duties required to submit and manage grants, e.g. purchasing, budgets, developing matrices to ensure adherence with grant evaluation criteria, submitting required grant progress reports. • Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and staff to conceptualize and design grant-funded projects that advance the Program priorities and align with funder requirements. • Identifies and documents faculty research/scholars