Biological Sciences Scholars Program Lead

Ohio State University

United States

On-site

USD 56,000 - 73,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager to lead the development and management of biological sciences curricular and co-curricular programs, in collaboration with the Honors & Scholars Center and College of Arts and Sciences leadership.

As program manager, you will design and teach a first-year seminar, mentor student leaders, and connect scholars with faculty, staff, alumni, and internship opportunities while supporting professional school

Qualifications

Required: Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of relevant experience.
Experience in program planning and administration is required.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages Biological Sciences-based curricular and co-curricular programs for the Biological Sciences Scholars Program in collaboration with the Honors & Scholars Center leadership and College of Arts and Sciences leadership; serves as the primary creator and developer for all aspects of the Scholars program; develops, manages, and facilitates academic, professional, social, and/or service programs; provides communication, marketing, and outreach to scholars students and OSU community.
Designs and teaches section(s) of Biological Sciences Scholars-focused seminar course taken by first year students during the fall semester of the first year; facilitates and organizes small group and whole class discussions on topics and issues relating to the Biological Sciences broadly, key university resources, and transitioning to campus; oversees and trains student leaders in the program.
Works directly with students leaders to develop their professional, academic, and/or personal goals; connects students with faculty, staff, graduate students and alumni of the program for professional opportunities; supports and provides feedback on various opportunities, including internships, jobs, graduate school, research, and competitive fellowships and scholarships; writes recommendation letters upon request; facilitates community building of students in the program; holds regular office hours.
As the manager of this program, you are expected to be knowledgeable on professional school preparation and will support them as a pre-health advisor.
Creates and delivers Biological Sciences related outreach and engagement opportunities for students to engage with the broader community; monitors academic standing and Scholar participation; refers students to other offices and services as appropriate.
In collaboration with the Honors & Scholars Center, directs the recruitment and admission of incoming freshman Scholars for Biological Sciences Scholars, participates in university sponsored Scholars Program recruitment activities; reviews applications from prospective students.
Collaborates with other Scholars Programs within and beyond the College of Arts and Sciences on a regular basis to deliver co-curricular programming; works closely with offices across campus, including but not limited to: Honors & Scholars Center, Student Activities, College of Arts and Sciences, University Housing, and Undergraduate Admissions; develops and manages program budget, determines spending priorities and handles purchases; maintains training on all relevant institutional policies.
Additional responsibilities may include serving on college, university-wide, and/or Office of Academic Enrichment (OAE) committees and workgroups, interviewing, hiring, and supervising student employees associated with the program.