Job Details

Program Coordinator - EPSCoR/IDEA Office

Position Number: 6724941
Location: Laramie, WY
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Program Coordinator - EPSCoR/IDEA Office

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Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we're committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Program Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist with and coordinate Limited Submission and seed grant competitions, grant coordination, Medicine Bow National Forest research permitting processes, and PIVOT searches/Opportunity Requests; assist with student research and research impacts programs; coordinate meetings and event planning; assist with EPSCoR-IDeA state activities and Research Development Office (RDO) projects; and coordinate office communications, PR, website, and social media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage meetings and event planning, which may include state meetings, professional development workshops, team building and networking meetings, mentoring events, UW Research Week, weekly meetings, and coordination of activities and committee meetings.
Assist with managing and coordinating the process for limited grant submissions, seed and grants.
Assist with the management of Funding Opportunity Plans, PIVOT searches, and collaborations with Industry and Strategic Partnerships and the UW Foundation.
Assist with maintaining and updating the website, PR, development of the newsletter, manage general office e-mails, office announcements, and communications.
Facilitate reporting, data collection, and analysis related to proposal submissions, awards, and office activity. Track EPSCoR/IDeA awards and activities and collect data related to submissions, awards, and highlights.
Assist with student research and research impacts programs.

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

COMPETENCIES:

Strategic Planning
Collaboration
Individual Leadership
Developing Organizational Talent
Integrity
Analysis/Problem Identification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 1 year work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business Administration, or related field
Experience working in a research or STEM educational outreach setting
Strong attention to detail
Experience with public relations communications, social media, and website management
Familiarity with the University of Wyoming and UW systems
Experience with project coordination, data management, event planning, and general office experience
Experience with grant writing, coordination, or proposal development

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

**Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie, by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 253224
Apply Before: 12/01/2025, 06:59 AM
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: 43,000 - 46,000
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
Travel: Yes, 10%

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