Wildlife Connectivity Project Coordinator (Internal Employment Opportunity)

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Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title Coordinator-Res Program Job Title Wildlife Connectivity Project Coordinator (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Bend Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

Oregon State University-Cascades is seeking a Project Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Oregon State University Human and Ecosystem Resiliency and Sustainability (HERS) Lab is a research institution that delivers expertise in ecological assessment and monitoring, restoration, and native plant materials to support evidence-based conservation for the 21st century. The HERS Lab hosts the Upper Columbia Basin Inventory and Monitoring Network of the National Park Service (UCBN), East Cascades Native Plant Hub (ECNPH), the Wildlife Connectivity Hub, and the Northwestern Bat Hub on the OSU Cascades campus in Bend, OR. The Lab is hiring one Coordinator of Research Programs to lead wildlife connectivity research and monitoring programs and provide key project management support for the Data Analysis Unit (DAU), which provides data analysis support to the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Network.

This position serves as the coordinator for interagency wildlife connectivity research and technical expertise for projects primarily focused on Oregon roadways and adjacent habitats. The Coordinator will also work closely with the Data Analysis Unit and provide a lead role in project management for park-specific DAU analysis projects. The Coordinator will report to the lab director/project PI and will work closely with the PI on project management outcomes.

Work for this position is diverse and dynamic, well-balanced with hard work and time off, and offers a unique opportunity to lead a team in several facets of wildlife connectivity and data analysis work. The Coordinator hired for this position will support project activities based out of Bend, Oregon, as well as coordinate directly with federal and state agencies to determine regional wildlife connectivity support needs. The manager will also collaborate with the project PI and DAU staff to plan and implement national park-specific data analysis and reporting projects. This position will be based in Bend, OR, where there is excellent access to hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, and kayaking/rafting opportunities. The position is full-time (40-hours/week).

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
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• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of wildlife connectivity research operations, with necessary approvals from the PI on an as needed basis.

50%

• Direct and coordinate camera trap and wildlife connectivity field operations
• Supervise technician staff responsible for deployment and maintenance of camera traps at various locations associated with wildlife crossing structures along US Highway 97, US Highway 20, and other roadways as assigned.
• Lead and/or facilitate collaborative meetings with federal and state agency partners and serve as the primary point of contact for HERS Lab inquiries focused on wildlife connectivity and movement.
• Respond to federal and state agency requests for camera trap monitoring support.
• Serve on Wildlife Passage Initiative committees as a representative of the HERS Lab and offer suggestions and recommendations based on project findings.
• Develop and implement staffing and budget plans in coordination with the project PI.
• Develop and pursue proposals for new funding in collaboration with the Project PI.

50%

• Manage DAU projects in coordination with the DAU Science Lead and NPS partners.
• Coordinate with the DAU science lead and staff to schedule and lead team meetings as well as meetings with external NPS partners.
• Implement analysis of complex study designs and analysis. This will include the use of statistical randomization procedures such as the Generalized Random Tessellation Stratified (GRTS) design approach commonly used in contemporary ecological studies where robust inference and analytical flexibility is required. Analyses of long-term trends in populations and ecosystems where rotating panel designs and unequal-probability design weights need to be accounted for, as well as challenges including imperfect detection and missing data. Approaches required may include Bayesian methods with informative priors.
• Coordinate team member completion of project deliverables and reporting.
• Manage DAU QA/QC procedures, data and report storage, and information sharing for all analysis projects in line with the established STRIDe framework and team data management protocols.
• Report findings in technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts; makes recommendations to the NPS I&M for interpretation and translation into management strategies.
• Refine existing and establish new analytical and science communication techniques for use with NPS managers.
• Develop, monitor and communicate program metrics and outcomes

What You Will Need

• Master's degree in wildlife science, environmental science, natural resources, or ecology.
• At least two years of wildlife connectivity project management experience.
• At least one year of experience coordinating a research team.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience with wildlife crossing structure monitoring and project management.
• Experience leading pre and post-construction camera trap studies of wildlife connectivity projects.
• Experience supervising teams of science technicians, including classified staff and students.
• Experience with analysis of ecological data, and in particular with federal agency data collected in U.S. protected areas.
• Experience with project management in a data analysis team environment.
• Experience working with or for the National Park Service, and in particular the Inventory and Monitoring Network.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database programs (Microsoft Access).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, self-direct, and collaborate effectively.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary depending on the project but will generally follow a Monday-Friday schedule, with some variation due to project requirements. The Coordinator will primarily work in an indoor office environment, with opportunities to engage in field work as desired.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $74,000-$77,000 Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/181014

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09998UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/15/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/10/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/17/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Matt Shinderman at matt.shinderman@osucascades.edu or 541-322-3159

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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• • Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtxt/111 for details.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)