"Assistant Program Director, Genetic Counseling Program"

Position Title:

Assistant Program Director, Genetic Counseling Program

Department:

Biochemistry

Job Type:

Part-Time

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Director of the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is a new position that supports the implementation and direction of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This holistic training program fluidly adapts to the dynamic and complex relationship between scientific knowledge and humanistic decision-making. The Programs mission is to train socially and culturally conscious genetic counselors, who will advance health in the region by increasing access to genetic and genomic medicine for all people.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee student thesis research
• Serve as the course director for at least two GCP courses
• Participate in recruitment and admission activities
• Serve as an academic advisor and thesis committee member
• Assist with professional development activities for program faculty
• Assist with maintaining program compliance with ACGC Standards
• Attend advisory board meetings and implement recommendations as applicable to the role
• Assist with reviewing and revising the programs strategic plan
• Assist the program director with administrative tasks as needed
• Provide immediate oversight of the program in the event of an unexpected leave of absence of the program director
• Participate in scholarly and professional activities

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a masters degree in the discipline of genetic counseling
• Have current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling; Recertify with ABGC
• Have a minimum of three years of experience in the field
• Have experience working with genetic counseling students

Salary Range

$55,000 - $58,000

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Lindsey Alico
Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact's Title: Director, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Contact's Email: lmalico@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-5210

Posting Dates

Posted: 03/16/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 06/01/2026