Biotechnology Program Coordinator

NC State University

North Carolina

On-site

USD 60,000 - 66,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

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Job summary

NC State University’s Biotechnology Program (BIT) seeks a Program Coordinator to support undergraduate and graduate education, manage data/reporting, and coordinate events across the RTP area. The role involves advising students, coordinating courses, and leading reporting efforts to demonstrate program impact.

You will work closely with BIT leadership, faculty, and sponsors to advance program operations, drive communications, and support ongoing student success while ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

Advise BIT undergraduate and graduate students on degree requirements, course planning, enrollment, and academic progression.
Coordinate courses, instructors, classrooms, catalog updates, and graduate program activities.
Maintain accurate student records and monitor enrollment, progression, and completion.
Lead data analysis, longitudinal tracking, and sponsor reporting for BIT programs, including NSF REU and NIH T32.
Monitor program and budget information and provide leadership with insights to support planning and decision-making.
Lead BIT communications, website content, marketing, and outreach to showcase program opportunities.
Coordinate seminars, workshops, recruitment activities, visitors, and other program events.
Manage announcements, calendars, and communication channels to keep students and stakeholders informed and engaged.
Serve as a primary resource for BIT students, faculty, staff, and partners, helping them navigate program processes and university systems.
Coordinate meetings, schedules, presentations, reports, and other activities that support effective program operations.
Take ownership of day-to-day program needs, solve problems, and help advance the BIT program’s goals and student experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195149SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Biotechnology Program Coordinator

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience ($60,000 - $65,901)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Job Location

Department

About the Department

The Biotechnology Program ( BIT ) at NC State University provides state-of-the-art, laboratory-based education in molecular biotechnology to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to faculty, staff, and life science professionals across the Research Triangle Park ( RTP ) area. As a central hub for molecular biotechnology training on campus, the program is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting externally funded, campus-wide graduate student training initiatives. Through its cutting-edge coursework and immersive laboratory experiences, the unit prepares students and local professionals to excel in the rapidly advancing life sciences sector.

Additionally, the Biotechnology Program serves as a vital catalyst for broader educational alignment at NC State, collaborating with and complementing related campus offerings such as Bioprocessing, the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center ( BTEC ), and CVM Translational Medicine. Beyond the university, the unit is deeply committed to outreach, supporting and inspiring biotechnology education pathways across K-12 systems, community colleges, and higher education institutions throughout North Carolina and beyond. It also champions workforce and professional development by providing early-career life science and engineering professionals with opportunities to cultivate and refine their instructional skills in lab-based biotechnology education.

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In this role, you will play a central role in advancing the Biotechnology ( BIT ) Program and supporting the students, faculty, and partners who make it successful. You will serve as the program expert and a trusted advisor to students, helping them navigate their academic programs, connect with opportunities, and achieve their educational and professional goals.

You will work closely with BIT leadership, faculty, university offices, students, and external sponsors to coordinate courses, monitor student progress, lead communications and events, and support program reporting. You will also lead data analysis and reporting for externally funded training programs, including NSF REU and NIH T32 grants, helping demonstrate program impact and support continuous improvement.

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful program activities, build relationships across the university and beyond, and directly shape the student experience and continued growth of a dynamic biotechnology education and training program. This role focuses specifically on BIT program operations and does not oversee ISI -wide education or partnership initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Program Leadership

Advise BIT undergraduate and graduate students on degree requirements, course planning, enrollment, and academic progression.
Coordinate courses, instructors, classrooms, catalog updates, and graduate program activities.
Maintain accurate student records and monitor enrollment, progression, and completion.

Data, Reporting & Program Operations

Manage program records, databases, calendars, and operational resources.
Lead data analysis, longitudinal tracking, and sponsor reporting for BIT programs, including NSF REU and NIH T32
Monitor program and budget information and provide leadership with insights to support planning and decision-making.

Communications, Outreach & Events

Lead BIT communications, website content, marketing, and outreach to showcase program opportunities.
Coordinate seminars, workshops, recruitment activities, visitors, and other program events.
Manage announcements, calendars, and communication channels to keep students and stakeholders informed and engaged.

Program Coordination & Support

Serve as a primary resource for BIT students, faculty, staff, and partners, helping them navigate program processes and university systems.
Coordinate meetings, schedules, presentations, reports, and other activities that support effective program operations.
Take ownership of day-to-day program needs, solve problems, and help advance the BIT program’s goals and student experience.

This is a visible, multifaceted position that combines student advising, academic program management, data and reporting, communications, and event coordination. The role is well suited to a proactive, organized professional who enjoys managing varied responsibilities, solving problems independently, and serving as a trusted resource to students, faculty, leadership, and university partners.

Success in this role requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service and accuracy.

Other Responsibilities

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational and administrative coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and university administrative offices
Experience with data tracking, reporting, and administrative systems

Required License or Certification

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/13/2026

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 08/20/2026

Supplemental Questions

* How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU website
- Craigslist
- Indeed.com
- Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
- NC Works
- Dress for Success
- Technical/Trade School Program
- Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
- Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
- Other
- Monster.com
- Other online job board
- NCSU employee referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
* Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the University Program Specialist position.
- Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience
- Master's degree or Doctorate in any field
- Associate's degree and at least 3 years of related experience
- Combination of post-high school education and/or experience in a related area to equal at least 5 years (ex: 1 year of college and 4 years of experience)
- High school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of related experience
- Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 9 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 8 years experience)
- None of the above
* In the space below, please describe your professional experience as it relates to this role. (Open Ended Question)