Part-time Associate Program Director

Part-time Associate Program Director

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Associate Director D, Academic Affairs

Job Description Summary :

The Part-time Associate Program Director will work primarily on a grant project aimed at enhancing genetic counselor education. The successful candidate will assist with long-term planning and day-to-day operations related to the development, measurement, and reporting of novel continuing education programs.

Description :

The Part-time Associate Program Director will work primarily on a grant project aimed at enhancing genetic counselor education. The successful candidate will assist with long-term planning and day-to-day operations related to the development, measurement, and reporting of novel continuing education programs. The candidate will work under the supervision of program leadership to assist in developing and disseminating modules, measuring their impact, and supporting the students and staff associated with the program.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of job-related experience required. Master's in Genetic Counseling Degree with ABGC board certification strongly preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling, are required. Experience with Redcap is preferred.

20 hrs / wk

Position is contingent upon continued funding

Duties :

Instructional Design : Developing and regularly maintaining and updating course Canvas sites; coordinating lecture contracts; facilitating communication with instructors and students.

Protocol Development and Coordination : Preparing and submitting IRB documentation, developing Redcap databases, and preparing ongoing study reports.

Event Planning : Assisting in planning student and professional events such as the Symposium and student graduation from ART-GC.

Education Administration : Summarizing evaluation forms and maintaining the genetic counseling database for the ART-GC program.

Administrative Assistance : Staff and student support, maintaining budget documentation.

Manuscript Support : Convene author meetings, maintain reference lists, light editing, and facilitate manuscript submission.

Facilitate communication between the UPenn program and the four partnering institutions. Participate in the monthly meetings.

Resume and cover letter required with application

Targeted Pay Range : $60,000-$65,000

This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$79,500.00 - $65,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.

Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work : Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with familywhatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance : In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

University Resources : As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitementand you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

Flexible Work Hours : Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and / or job structures.