University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Title Program Manager, GLRC STREAM Classification Title Project Staff Associate Department Renew Institute Posting Number R260110 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63535 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Job Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.99 Position Summary

The RENEW Institute seeks an experienced academic, nonprofit, or public sector administrator to serve as the GLRC STREAM Program Manager and:

• Liaise and develop professional relationships with DEC program managers and other NYS public sector stakeholders; federal and binational entities and policy makers; and scientists and senior-level administrators from the 18 constituent universities within the consortium.
• Organize and oversee all aspects of the consortium’s annual conference and workshops (reserving space, ordering supplies, renting PA equipment, developing agenda, etc.).
• Administer the GLRC small grants program, including development and dissemination of requests for proposals; organization and oversight of external reviewers; announcement of awards; oversight of fund distribution; and tracking awardee research progress.
• Oversee a NYS-wide research internship program for undergraduates and graduate students at the consortium’s 18 constituent universities, including application announcements; application review; placement announcement; and troubleshooting student/host entity challenges that may arise.
• Manage, record, disseminate and warehouse GLRC STREAM content from in-person seminars, symposia, and conferences.
• Serve as liaison between consortium researchers (particularly those awarded GLRC STREAM seed funding) and EarthEd.
• Prepare annual work plans for the consortium.

The Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC) comprises 18 New York State universities that pursue environmental research about Great Lakes ecosystems. Funded by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the GLRC’s relaunch under the leadership of the University at Buffalo is called Strengthening Research, Education, and Aquatic ecosystem Management (GLRC STREAM). A project of Research and Education in Energy, Environment and Water Institute (RENEW) at UB, GLRC STREAM leverages existing institutional expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships across New York State (NYS).

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Post-baccalaureate (Master’s, PhD, JD) degree in environmental engineering, physical/natural sciences, law, planning, public policy, or another relevant degree program.
• At least 3 years of university, public sector, and/or nonprofit program management experience with progressive expansion of responsibilities.
• Educational background and work experience with Great Lakes (GL) ecosystems, challenges, and opportunities.
• Self-starter who enjoys leading teams and working with colleagues to tackle environmental challenges.
• Polished interpersonal and public speaking skills; capacity to resolve disagreements with diplomacy and tact.
• Resourceful systems thinker who tends to identify potential problems and preempt them via careful planning.
• Ability and willingness to travel beyond the Buffalo-Niagara region to run events at other campuses in the consortium.
• The education and experience requirements may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate degree (Master’s, PhD, JD)
• 5+ years of related experience with progressive expansion of responsibilities.
• Familiarity with NYS research institutes, oversight committees, and key figures in GL environmental stewardship.
• Prior experience launching or managing a complex, multi-site project or contributing to a social enterprise start-up.
• Strong project management skills, including familiarity with PM software and fastidious attention to detail.

Our University Community Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. Salary Range $90,000 - $95,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Sarah Koss Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title HR & Finance Assistant Contact's Email srkoss@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-0312 Posted 07/22/2026 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant