Director of Postdoctoral Affairs

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Director Academic Support Services
Job Description:	Postdoctoral Policy & HR Coordination Partner with UF Human Resources and campus units to ensure consistent policies and procedures for postdoc appointments benefits visa compliance and employee relations. Lead development and implementation of postdoctoral policies aligned with national best practices. Oversee adoption and compliance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across departments. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex postdoc-related concerns and case resolution. Postdoc Programming & Engagement Design and deliver professional development programming for postdocs including orientation mentoring initiatives and career development workshops. Coordinate closely with Graduate School programs such as GatorLead and Preparing Future Faculty to integrate postdoc-specific content. Provide leadership and administrative support to the UF Postdoctoral Association fostering community engagement and collaboration. Endowment & Fellowship Administration Administer the John & Katherine Ewel Postdoctoral Fellowship including managing the selection process expense approvals and liaising with host departments and donors. Other Postdoctoral Affairs Duties Support additional initiatives and cross-campus collaborations to enhance the postdoc experience such as the Postdoctoral Awards Ceremony and research symposia. Graduate School Strategic Initiatives Contribute to Graduate School strategic committees and initiatives related to postdoctoral success and recognition. Prepare annual reports on postdoc outcomes programming impact and compliance metrics.
Expected Salary:	$92000
Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience developing policies and partnering with HR and international offices. Proven success designing and delivering professional development programming.
Preferred Qualifications:	Doctoral degree and prior experience as a postdoctoral scholar or supervising postdocs. Familiarity with national postdoctoral best practices and engagement with organizations such as the National Postdoctoral Association. Experience administering internal fellowships and managing donor relationships.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered applicants must provide a cover letter resume and list of professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. A criminal background check is required. This is not a remote work position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville FL.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Director

Classification Title:Director Academic Support ServicesJob Description:Postdoctoral Policy & HR Coordination Partner with UF Human Resources and campus units to ensure consistent policies and procedures for postdoc appointments benefits visa compliance and employee relations. Lead development and im...

Classification Title:	Director Academic Support Services
Job Description:	Postdoctoral Policy & HR Coordination Partner with UF Human Resources and campus units to ensure consistent policies and procedures for postdoc appointments benefits visa compliance and employee relations. Lead development and implementation of postdoctoral policies aligned with national best practices. Oversee adoption and compliance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across departments. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex postdoc-related concerns and case resolution. Postdoc Programming & Engagement Design and deliver professional development programming for postdocs including orientation mentoring initiatives and career development workshops. Coordinate closely with Graduate School programs such as GatorLead and Preparing Future Faculty to integrate postdoc-specific content. Provide leadership and administrative support to the UF Postdoctoral Association fostering community engagement and collaboration. Endowment & Fellowship Administration Administer the John & Katherine Ewel Postdoctoral Fellowship including managing the selection process expense approvals and liaising with host departments and donors. Other Postdoctoral Affairs Duties Support additional initiatives and cross-campus collaborations to enhance the postdoc experience such as the Postdoctoral Awards Ceremony and research symposia. Graduate School Strategic Initiatives Contribute to Graduate School strategic committees and initiatives related to postdoctoral success and recognition. Prepare annual reports on postdoc outcomes programming impact and compliance metrics.
Expected Salary:	$92000
Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience developing policies and partnering with HR and international offices. Proven success designing and delivering professional development programming.
Preferred Qualifications:	Doctoral degree and prior experience as a postdoctoral scholar or supervising postdocs. Familiarity with national postdoctoral best practices and engagement with organizations such as the National Postdoctoral Association. Experience administering internal fellowships and managing donor relationships.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered applicants must provide a cover letter resume and list of professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. A criminal background check is required. This is not a remote work position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville FL.
Health Assessment Required:	No