"Part-time Associate Program Director"

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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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

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.

Posted Job Title: Part-time Associate Program Director

Job Profile Title: 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.

Job Description:

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

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range: $79,500.00 - $65,000.00 Annual Rate