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Administrative and Outreach Coordinator

Requisition ID: 2024-8287

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Part-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Wildland Resources Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Berryman Institute - Administrative and Outreach Coordinator (AOC) (Program Coordinator II) The Berryman Institute (BI) is an international organization named after Jack H. Berryman to honor his distinguished career in wildlife management. The institute is housed in the Department of Wildland Resources, Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University, Logan, Utah.  The Berryman Institute is dedicated to enhancing human-wildlife relationships by better managing human-wildlife conflicts through research, education, extension, and outreach. We work cooperatively with federal, state, and private partners to identify and support research needs and evaluate strategies to better manage human-wildlife conflicts. The Berryman Institute also publishes Human-Wildlife Interactions (HWI); the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the science of human-wildlife conflict management. The BI seeks to contribute to the development and management needs of the wildlife damage management professional, private landowner, graduate, and undergraduate students. We specialize in engaging with communities, private landowners, and individuals as well as federal, state, and non-profit organizations to implement, evaluate, and communicate innovative science-based solutions to better manage human-wildlife conflicts. These conflicts range from the management of damage caused by invasive and feral species to the conservation and management of native species and their habitats. Scope  Perform a variety of administrative support and secretarial duties for the Berryman Institute and help the Director develop, implement, and evaluate an outreach program that addresses national, regional, state, and local human-wildlife conflict and wildlife damage management information needs.Target AudiencesProfessional managers and administrators employed by federal, state, and local agencies and nongovernmental organizations, urban and rural residents to include homeowners, private landowners, land managers, business and industry professionals to include land developers, and their agents, property management professionals, elected officials, and students including K-12, undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in higher education institutions. Reporting and Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe AOC will report to the Director of the Berryman Institute. This classification may serve as an administrative proxy in the Director's absence.

Responsibilities

• Performs office duties, including answering phones, directing calls to appropriate parties, data entry, filing, calendar management, and other general duties as assigned.
• Screens inquiries and requests; uses judgment and tact to prioritize schedules, calendars, and meetings.
• Provides administrative support, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings/conferences, and planning... For full info follow application link.

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