Assistant Director of Biomedical Programs

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Ball State University is attracting applications for a full-time Assistant Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program. This in-person, 12-month professional position guides and manages the Biomedical Sciences program and mentors undergraduates toward career readiness.

The role includes advising students, developing workshops, coordinating curriculum changes, and supporting recruitment and retention efforts while collaborating with the biology department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• At least one year of managerial experience in the biomedical or related field.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assist in career readiness courses.
• Advise students on academics and professional school applications.
• Develop and deliver workshops and guest lectures for student programs.
• Coordinate with the undergraduate curriculum coordinator on program changes.
• Participate in recruitment and retention events (evenings/weekends).
• Support the Director with data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Stay updated on trends in health professions advising via trainings and webinars.

Skills

Managerial experience

Teaching experience

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Doctoral degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Director of Biomedical Programs

Compensation: $57,000 - $60,000

Department

Biology

About this opportunity

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program. This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month professional position. The Department of Biology is one of the largest and most academically active units within the College of Sciences and Humanities. Building on a long record of excellence in teaching, research, and service, the department provides rigorous, hands-on programs that prepare students for success in the biological and biomedical sciences. Students in the biomedical sciences constitute about 40% of the nearly 850+ majors in the Biology Department. Career readiness, mentoring, and advising are all key elements of our students’ journey.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function: The primary responsibility for this position is to assist with implementing the Biomedical Sciences program. This includes guiding and managing the program as well as mentoring and advising undergraduates in the program and performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach and assist in the career readiness courses in career readiness courses.
• Advise students on academics and professional school application preparedness.
• Develop and deliver workshops, guest speakers, and other professional development opportunities in line with the focus of student programs.
• Coordinate with the undergraduate curriculum coordinator on program changes and requirements.
• Participate in recruitment and retention events (may include some evenings and weekends).
• Support the Director with data gathering, analysis, and report generation.
• Stay up to date with trends and changes in professional schools and pre-health professions advising via trainings, workshops, and webinars.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• At least one year of managerial experience in the biomedical or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching or advising at the university level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with diverse learners.
• Familiarity with the application processes for health professions programs and schools.
• Experience partnering with biomedical agencies.

What we offer

• Paid 24 vacation days.
• 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks).
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• A range of retirement benefits.
• We cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
• We cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree.
• 80 percent of your graduate tuition.
• Core benefits calculator available.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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