Position Announcement
Field Support Manager
Ice Coring and Ice Drilling
U.S. Ice Drilling Program
Madison, Wisconsin
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/512105/field-support-manager
The U.S. Ice Drilling Program (IDP) invites applications for a Field Support Manager. This full-time, permanent position will be located in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Field Support Manager works closely with IDP customers (U.S. scientists) and with the National Science Foundation (NSF) polar logistics contractors to plan for support of field science projects and to coordinate cargo shipments to and from the polar regions.
The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and administrative personnel to organize and manage IDP support of NSF-funded fieldwork. The primary responsibility of the IDP Field Support Manager is to provide specialized technical support for U.S. Principal Investigators (PIs) funded by the NSF, including, but not limited to assistance with proposal documentation, project planning, and coordination of logistics with multiple organizations and freight providers. A secondary component of the position involves project management of anywhere from five to 15 individual field projects per year, including project planning and financial tracking and reporting. The position will also entail some level of personnel oversight and coordination with regard to IDP's equipment operations staff. While direct engineering or design experience is not required, a basic understanding of equipment designed and maintained by IDP must be achieved.
Desired skills include:
- Minimum of two years of professional experience working in a project management field with a customer service focus;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams;
- Strong verbal communication skills;
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Project is desired;
- Strong writing skills; samples of written work may be requested;
- Supervisory experience;
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems;
- Ability to work independently and direct/oversee the actions of small teams;
- Experience in helping to write proposals and project plans, define work-flows and budgets, coordinate and track activities, and write progress reports;
- Strong problem-solving skills; and
- Willingness to travel to polar field sites for one to three months per year.
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/512105/field-support-manager
For questions, contact:
Kristina Slawny
Email: kristina.slawny [at] wisc.edu