The Project Manager participates as a member of the Center on Aging professional team in developing, administering, and tracking research, evaluation, and related projects. This may include grant writing and fundraising; representation of the Center on Aging to funders and community partners; supervision of project staff; development of research and evaluation methodologies, protocols, and data collection instruments; analyzing qualitative and quantitative data; preparing and delivering research findings at conference programs; disseminating reports of research project experiences; and providing support for Center on Aging operations including IT support and grants management. This position will have significant responsibilities for implementing two research projects related to older adult volunteerism and workforce development. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $59,000 to $67,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Experience in proposal writing/development.
• Experience in research design and evaluation methodologies in health and human services.
• Experience in managing the multiple tasks associated with carrying out externally-funded research and education projects.

Preferred:

• Given the nature of the work entailed, a PhD is preferred or a combination of work and education experience.
• A genuine interest in the issues and needs of older adults and their families.
• Skills in personnel and project management, and in supervising others.
• Skills in working collaboratively with other agencies and organizations.
• Strong ability to problem solve.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.
• Expertise in older adult volunteerism and civic engagement.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: October 16, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: October 23, 2023
Tentative start date: November 13, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jennifer Crittenden at jennifer.crittenden@maine.edu or 207-581-2495.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).