Location: Williamsburg,VA, USA
The Research Program Manager (referred to as the Manager) oversees the student experience within the Conservation Research Program. Key responsibilities include designing and evaluating student learning objectives, recruiting participants, coaching students in applied research and professional skill development, managing travel and research logistics, and promoting stories related to CRP activities. The Manager is instrumental in advancing the IIC's mission to facilitate entry into the field of conservation-both as a profession and as an area of interest-for underrepresented, minoritized, and underserved groups at all levels.
General Job Duties:
Mentor students through the Conservation Research Program
* Collaborate with faculty and partners to design impactful and feasible applied research objectives for CRP students, providing mentorship throughout their research projects.
* Facilitate coordination among students, partners, and faculty mentors.
* Teach a weekly lab to guide CRP students through research proposal development, implementation, and report writing, along with professional development activities.
* Offer individualized support to students and foster a sense of community among CRP participants.
* Travel domestically and internationally with students and partners as needed to support applied research (1 week to 1 month per year).
* Oversee student safety and risk management within the CRP.
Manage student engagement in the Conservation Research Program
* Recruit, select, and orient diverse cohorts of undergraduate students for the CRP.
* Collect and coordinate essential information for students' research activities, including research permits, consent forms, travel logistics, research budgets, and safety and risk management plans.
* Manage and monitor research progress, assessing its impact on both students and partners.
Share Conservation Research Program stories
* Promote awareness and encourage engagement among students, partners, and faculty in the CRP.
* Communicate the impact of CRP projects on students and partners through various IIC channels, including web stories, social media posts, videos, and CRP events.
Innovation and leadership
* Look for opportunities to grow the impact of the CRP
* Engage with the other programs of the IIC, as relevant, to benefit the CRP