University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Director coordinates, manages, and monitors the science activities across the Florida Center of Excellence Research Grants Program (FLRACEP)-funded Centers of Excellence at the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). This position assists the FIO Director and the external FLRACEP Program Management Team in fulfilling the mission objectives as defined under the RESTORE Act as applicable to the FLRACEP established and defined in section 1605, RESTORE Act of 2012. The Program Director consistently demonstrates organizational and communication skills; engages with colleagues in academia, Federal, state and local government agencies, and industry to identify emerging research needs and design and execute research programs; and facilitates the application of research findings and products to address challenges confronted by coastal and natural resource planners, managers, regulators and marine industries in the Gulf of America. This position ensures...