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About GRI

The Global Research Institute (GRI) empowers teams of William & Mary students and faculty to make a difference in the world. We are a multidisciplinary hub that applies scholarly research to real world problems, investing in outstanding student and faculty scholars to catalyze new insights and cultivate the next generation of global leaders. Based in the Office of the Provost, GRI supports a whole of university approach to advance W&M by developing ideas, convening partners, creating and analyzing data, and inventing new methods. The Institute’s approach to incubate and scale applied research helps researchers push research frontiers and produce insights that matter at W&M and beyond. For more about GRI, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k-WZQAov98. For questions about either position, please reach out to David Trichler at dmtrichler@wm.edu. We will begin reviewing applications to both positions on December 14th.

Senior Program Manager, Student Initiatives

The Senior Program Manager will lead a wide variety of strategic initiatives related to student programming, and the position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge programs that engage both faculty and students in conducting applied research. The individual in this position will work with GRI’s Associate Director, David Trichler, to lead and manage engagements with a multitude of stakeholders/partners to encourage careers, internships, and applied learning experiences both domestically and globally. Focus areas will include leading the Institute’s Global Scholar, Summer Fellow, and Internship Programs, among other applied learning experiences that support innovation and research.

Responsibilities include:

• project management
• partnership coordination
• student mentorship

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience

Apply here: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/51409