Assistant Director, Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Assistant Director, Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives - Jupiter FL.
The Assistant Director works with the Executive Director of Academic Operations to support graduate and undergraduate training in the life sciences across Florida Atlantic Universitys northern campuses and manages strategic initiatives in partnership with research institutes on the John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter including the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI).
Summary of Responsibilities:
Admissions Coordination: Manage the full admissions process for Jupiter-based doctoral students in the Integrative Biology (IB) and International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) programs including application management onboarding and ensuring compliance with Graduate College policies. Consult with university offices on matters related to admissions registration academic standing student grievances and degree audits. Assist the Business Manager with preparation of tuition and fee wire transfer documentation in accordance with the FAU-MPFI Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Graduate Student Advising: Provide academic advising to Jupiter-based IB and IMPRS Ph.D. students including guidance on academic progress course planning registration financial aid student accounts supervisory committee formation Masters Along the Way (MALW) requests and degree completion audits to ensure timely degree progress. Coordinate student meetings and disseminate academic policy updates to students faculty and partners in collaboration with Boca-based graduate program staff.
Graduate Assistant Coordination: Oversee semester-based assignments of Jupiter-based Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) in collaboration with the Business Manager for Jupiter Academic Affairs and the Boca Raton campus-based Lab Coordinator.
Partnership Management: Collaborate closely with the MPFIs education team on graduate student recruitment advising marketing and event planning including the IMPRS Selection Symposium student retreats and cross-institutional engagement.
Graduate Program Operations: Work in partnership with Boca Raton-based staff to support graduate recruitment efforts grants and fellowship submission and the implementation of enrollment-building initiatives. Liaise across departments and campuses to coordinate communication and orientation for new graduate students.
Workshop and Research Training Coordination: Assist with the planning and execution of advanced research technique workshops courses and symposia for undergraduate graduate postbac and postdoctoral trainees in collaboration with MPFI and other research partners.
Program Coordination: Postbac & Honors Programs: Support the coordination of the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Life Sciences and the FAU-Max Planck Honors Program on the Jupiter campus.
Shared Instrument Scheduling & Industry Partnerships: Manage access and scheduling for shared scientific instruments supplied by Jupiter-based industry partners and used by FAU MPFI and UF-Scripps researchers. Assist in hosting events with industry affiliates related to equipment and research engagement.
Instructional Duties: Teach 1-2 courses or workshops annually as assigned in neuroscience life sciences or professional development for STEM students including oversight of team-taught courses. Use Canvas and other instructional tools to support course registration and delivery
Perform other graduate education-related duties as assigned. Including but not limited to developing marketing and outreach materials in collaboration with communications and public relations teams. Provide back-up support for SACS accreditation documentation affiliate and graduate faculty credentialing and GTA appointment processes on the Jupiter campus.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Ph.D. or masters degree in a relevant life sciences discipline and at least two years of professional experience in academic program management student services or research education coordination.
Salary:
$65000 - $75000 per year.College or Department:
JC: Jupiter Enrollment Growth/Administration & Research TrainingLocation:
John D. MacArthur Campus - JupiterWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings or weekends as needed.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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