The primary function of this position is to manage and supervise all fiscal activities of the Maine Sea Grant Program at the University of Maine and maintain administrative and fiscal integrity within the budgetary framework of the program. Duties include developing and managing systems for pre- and post-award management of Maine Sea Grant’s federal awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea Grant Program, and extramural funding from other public and private institutions. This position also supports post-award management of grants awarded through Maine Sea Grant’s competitive research and program development solicitations and leads organizational management of systems and databases related to Maine Sea Grant staff payroll, budgets, and reporting. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with Maine Sea Grant, NOAA, and University of Maine staff and fiscal administrators, and all grant awardees. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $65,000 to $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-TtUAi3-X9wt4VkgAQF0uUehaBz1oH9/view?usp=sharing) About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism (https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/) to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer. Qualifications: Required: + Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, or related field or an equivalent mixture of post-secondary education and relevant work experience. + Expertise in developing management systems and process documentation. + Demonstrated experience building and managing project budgets. + Demonstrated experience with academic institutions’ grants and fiscal operations. + Demonstrated experience with federal grants guidance, rules, and regulations. + Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external constituencies. + Demonstrated experience using Google Office suite; e-mail; spreadsheets; word processing; electronic databases; and accounting software. + Advanced skills with spreadsheets. Preferred: + Advanced knowledge of federal grants guidance, rules, and regulations. + Demonstrated use of grant system web portals, e.g., grants.gov, etc. + Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiate and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. + Demonstrated flexibility in prioritizing tasks and communicating with team members about priorities as unexpected demands arise. + Experience with University of Maine fiscal systems and processes. + Experience with FileMaker or other database software. Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 25, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Gayle Zydlewski at gayle.zydlewski@maine.edu. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.