Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center(ESSIC) is a joint center of the University of Maryland and NASA ‘s Goddard Space Flight Center that supports research, teaching and career training in Earth system science. ESSIC also administers the Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS), a joint center with NOAA’s NCEP and NESDIS that
conducts satellite research focused on weather and water forecasting models and predictions. By fostering close integration within the university community and among federal partners at NASA and NOAA, ESSIC serves as a unique collaboration hub within the national Earth System Science research community. POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports to the ESSIC Director and coordinates program development, project delivery
and departmental operations by performing a broad range of professional administrative duties in support of the Center Executive Management team. The Faculty Specialist works closely with Center leadership to advance strategic planning, maintain and update organizational documents, coordinate scientific contributions to institutional proposals, coordinate events and initiatives and undertake other assignments as
needed. Furthermore, The role coordinates the PTK faculty merit review and promotion processes under the supervision of the ESSIC Associate Director. The role also serves as a liaison for sponsor-related activities, in particular concerning ESSIC’s main Cooperative Agreements with NASA and NOAA. It is anticipated that the role will take on the coordination role for the ESSIC governance structure which is currently
being reviewed and updated. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Success in this role requires excellent organizational skills and ability to assess and respond effectively to complex and varied situations, interpret and apply policies and procedures, organize and analyze data, and present clear, concise reports. The position also demands sound judgment and discretion in handling
sensitive and confidential matters. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and
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