Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary:
The University of Maryland is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as
the Project Manager of our NSF-funded NourishNet interdisciplinary team focused on reducing
food waste and increasing food security, with the title of Faculty Assistant. This is a unique
opportunity for an individual with a background in food waste reduction and project
management to make a real difference in the world. The ideal candidate will have a keen
attention to detail and the ability to manage large teams and keep personnel on-task.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, IT specialists, business
entrepreneurs, social scientists, and extension specialists to bring new technologies to
market to aid in reducing food waste and increasing food security.
• Help manage personnel and ensure tasks are completed on time and to the highest
standards.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, stakeholders, and partners.
• Plan, organize, and manage projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget,
and to the highest standards.
• Write, edit, and submit monthly and quarterly reports to NSF.
• Prepare weekly agenda and minutes for team meetings.
• Interact with food pantries with testing of apps and tools created by the project.

Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. (or B.A.), M.S. or other advanced degree (i.e., MBA, MPA) is required.
• Previous project management experience, with a keen attention to detail.
• Work/volunteer background in food waste reduction, including food pantries, food rescue
apps, composting or anaerobic digestion of food waste.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work regularly in Maryland/DMV area for interviews, in-person meetings, and
project management meetings.

Physical Demands:
Minimal physical lifting (less than 20 lbs.) in the laboratory and field environment.

Preferences:
• Knowledge of the NSF Convergence or similar I-Corps curricula.
• Well-organized with strong writing skills.

Licenses/ Certifications:
N/A

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$60,000 - $75,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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