Biological Sciences Scholars Program Lead & Mentor

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks an ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager to develop and oversee curricular and co-curricular programs for biology majors, coordinating with Honors & Scholars Center and College leadership. You will design and teach seminar sections for first-year students, facilitate group discussions, and train student leaders as part of a dynamic learning community on campus.

You will mentor scholars, connect them with faculty, alumni, internships, and fellowships, and

Qualifications

• Master's Level 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.
• 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 and writes recommendation letters upon request; facilitates community building of students in the program; holds regular office hours.
• 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 (both on and off campus).
• 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.

Skills

Program management

Student advising

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Ohio State University seeks an ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager to develop and oversee curricular and co-curricular programs for biology majors, coordinating with Honors & Scholars Center and College leadership. You will design and teach seminar sections for first-year students, facilitate group discussions, and train student leaders as part of a dynamic learning community on campus.

You will mentor scholars, connect them with faculty, alumni, internships, and fellowships, and