Senior Associate Director, Vagelos MLS Program

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Associate Director for the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program to oversee administration, advising, and academic experiences for roughly 120 undergraduate scholars.

Under limited supervision, you will coordinate with two Faculty Co-Directors, manage events, publications, and program communications, and help recruit and matriculate students while maintaining program integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees required (B.S. or B.A.) and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience mentoring and advising students in an academic setting.
• Teaching, advising, and/or administration at the college level preferred.
• Familiarity with UPenn systems and campus resources preferred.
• Ability to lead or participate in occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the academic mission and administrative aspects of the Vagelos MLS program.
• Coordinate advising with Faculty Directors and manage student research experiences.
• Develop evaluation methods, compile data, and prepare annual reports.
• Recruit and admit scholars in collaboration with Admissions and Financial Services.
• Manage program publications, communications, and website.
• Assist in annual budget development and financial oversight.
• Oversee MLS Program Coordinator and calendar of events.
• Support MLS admissions, orientation, and newsletters.
• Maintain the Vagelos MLS website.

Skills

Student mentoring

Advising

Teaching experience

Administration

Supervisory experience

Evening/weekend events

Education

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Associate Director for the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program to oversee administration, advising, and academic experiences for roughly 120 undergraduate scholars.

Under limited supervision, you will coordinate with two Faculty Co-Directors, manage events, publications, and program communications, and help recruit and matriculate students while maintaining program integrity.