Program Manager of the Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC)

Requisition Number: 59029

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 22-Sep-2024

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC) welcomes applicants for a Program Manager ! This position coordinates the statewide consortium and core responsibilities include overseeing daily operations such as financial, procurement, travel, and HR processes, as well as grant administration and managing proposal and reporting requirements. Candidates with broad cultural competencies, as well as a commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds achieve their full potential, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Colorado Space Grant Consortium is funded by NASA and is a state-wide organization involving 21 colleges, universities and institutions around Colorado. This organization is part of the University of Colorado Boulder and the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and provides Colorado students access to space through innovative courses, real-world hands-on projects, NASA-inspired programs, and interactive outreach programs.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Statewide Coordination:

• Manages the statewide Consortium (point of contact, financial, planning, reporting).

• Manages statewide scholarship programs and consortium development awards.

• Solves managerial or programmatic matters with program implementation at member institutions.

• Coordinates statewide activities including the annual research symposium, affiliate meetings, robotics challenge, and supports the Student Design Challenge programs.

• Assists with facilitation of the COSGC Student Design Challenge program.

• Works with Director to establish, track and report required cost match.

• Assists with the external evaluation process.

• Completes statewide data collection and other required reporting including entering data into the NASA Gateway database.

Financial and Administrative Oversight:

• Manages grants for base NASA funding and augmentation awards.

• Manages grant proposals for special projects via supplemental opportunities.

• Manages day-to-day financial operations, including running monthly payroll for around 40 individuals including students and staff.

• Collaborates with campus departments (state- and nation-wide) relevant to COSGC operations.

• Ensures program compliance with University and College policies.

• Manages subcontracts - including required cost-match tracking and reporting.

• Assists in developing student project and program budgets.

• Reviews and approve student hourly appointments provided by Project and Research Coordinators.

• Builds monthly budget reports for the Director.

• Makes recommendations on future funding levels needed to support COSGC's strategic goals.

• Supervises student administrative assistants.

Strategic Planning:

• Supports Director in development and execution of COSGC strategy and direction.

• Assists in the evaluation of COSGC programs based on NASA directives and goals.

• Participates at COSGC Advisory Board meetings.

• Proactively proposes solutions to improve Consortium programs.

Other:

• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

• Stays apprised and current on relevant University and State of Colorado policies and procedures.

• Participates in professional development activities and serves on unit, college or campus committees as applicable.

What You Should Know

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work modality, consistent with the College of Engineering and Applied Science's hybrid work policy (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-facultystaff/rules-policies/college-hybrid-work-policy) .

What We Can Offer

The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $72,800. Relocation assistance is available within CEAS guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree.

• Three or more years of relevant and related experience.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Familiar with academic institutions.

• Excellent managerial, budgetary and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Excellent proposal writing skills, presentation, and communication skills.

• Experience working with students on hands-on programs.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.

We may ask for references at a later time.

Please apply by September 22, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Program-Manager-of-the-Colorado-Space-Grant-Consortium-COSGC/59029 (https://apptrkr.com/5607509)

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