Associate Director, Genetic Counseling & Education

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Associate Director for the Genetic Counseling Program in Tallahassee. The role emphasizes teaching, course development, student mentoring and capstone committee participation.

The candidate will lead student recruitment, admissions, and advising while supporting accreditation activities and clinical fieldwork coordination, with a continued clinical genetic counseling role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in genetic counseling and ABGC certification.
• At least 3 years of experience as a genetic counselor.
• Teaching or supervision in graduate or professional education.
• A willingness to meet all AC GC requirements during the first year.
• Strong collaboration across education, research and public service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program's teaching mission including course development and instruction.
• Mentor students and participate in capstone committees.
• Coordinate student recruitment, admissions and selection activities.
• Provide academic and career advising, monitoring and remediation.
• Support accreditation processes and program development.
• Support clinical education, fieldwork coordination and clinical affiliations.
• Maintain a clinical role providing genetic counseling services.

Skills

Teaching experience

Supervision

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in genetic counseling

ABGC certification

Job description

Florida State University is seeking an Associate Director for the Genetic Counseling Program in Tallahassee. The role emphasizes teaching, course development, student mentoring and capstone committee participation.

The candidate will lead student recruitment, admissions, and advising while supporting accreditation activities and clinical fieldwork coordination, with a continued clinical genetic counseling role.