Associate Director, Vagelos MLS Scholars

University of Pennsylvania; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for the Associate Director, Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program. Reporting to the Faculty Directors, this role oversees academic advising for ~120 undergraduates, coordinates summer research experiences, and manages program publications and events.

The successful candidate will supervise the MLS Program Coordinator, contribute to admissions collaboration, budget development, and continual program assessment to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with academic scientific research culture, student mentoring and advising.
• Experience teaching, advising, or administering at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, oversee the academic mission and direction of the Vagelos MLS program.
• Manage administrative aspects and events with the Vagelos MLS student board.
• Provide academic advising for scholars and coordinate with faculty directors.
• Oversee recruitment/admissions collaboration and publication/website maintenance.
• Develop annual budget and monitor financial transactions; supervise MLS program staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

3-5 years of experience

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for the Associate Director, Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program. Reporting to the Faculty Directors, this role oversees academic advising for ~120 undergraduates, coordinates summer research experiences, and manages program publications and events.

The successful candidate will supervise the MLS Program Coordinator, contribute to admissions collaboration, budget development, and continual program assessment to support