Program Director (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a capable administrator to manage the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program Academic Office within the College of Medicine.

You will coordinate curriculum decisions, student outcomes, and program initiatives, ensuring alignment with college goals. Lead a team of staff, oversee enrollment and advising processes, and partner with senior academic leaders to plan short- and long-term IMS activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience related to academic and/or student services.
• Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IMS B.S. Degree Program Academic Office day-to-day operations.
• Serve as liaison within the College of Medicine and FSU to ensure program success.
• Supervise salaried staff, hire, train, and set performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy development

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program Academic Office. Assures that all components, goals, objectives, and student outcomes in IMS B.S. degree program activities are consistent with initiatives developed for the program. Serves as liaison within the College of Medicine and FSU, and fosters communication between IMS B.S. Degree Program partner colleges and departments to ensure program success.

Facilitates support for all academic matters. Works closely with the Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and IMS Experiential Learning Curriculum Director regarding curriculum decisions and to coordinate the IMS Experiential Learning Seminar Series. Works closely with the IMS leadership to ensure appropriate programs and activities for students that will enhance student's field experiences, contribute to their developmental progress as professionals, increase their knowledge and understanding about the health care system, and provide relevant and meaningful interactions with members of the healthcare team.

Supervises team of salaried employees and is responsible for hiring, training, and setting performance standards. Ensures that student advising processes, enrollment processes, mapping processes, data management, and experiential learning tasks are performed consistently and to a high standard. Provides leadership and direction in policy development and implementation for the program. Assists in planning long and short-term goals for IMS.

Oversees dean's-level approvals for IMS undergraduate students and counsels on academic affairs, providing a high level of customer service. Evaluates and acts on academic matters including graduation degree requirements, personal hardships, academic probation, withdrawals, dismissals, and other situations, exercising independent decision making. Coordinates and conducts spring, summer, and fall orientation for the college. Prepares, updates, and delivers the Dean's presentation to freshmen and transfer students at orientation each semester, answering questions from students and parents.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six years of experience related to academic and/or student services; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to ten years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.

Helpful

• The work environment in our Division is friendly and collaborative.
• The ideal candidate for this position is student-centered and team-oriented.
• In the first 90 days of hire, the selected candidate should expect to participate in advisor training, shadowing colleagues, learning about the IMS Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Division, and advising.

Contact Info

Lilly Lewis

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.