Academic Program Director - Life Sciences

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA, US
Base: $134,328.95 - $155,000; bonus/equity: not sp...
10 plus years higher education experience
Experience with instructional lab groups
Knowledge of life sciences discipline
The Academic Program Director will directly lead academic program management, student support, and instructional lab groups for the Life Sciences division

Job Summary

  • The Academic Program Director will directly lead academic program management, student support, and instructional lab groups for the Life Sciences division.
  • This role serves as the primary interface between department chairs and hub staff to synthesize needs and implement operational solutions.
  • USC offers a comprehensive benefits package including robust healthcare, retirement plans with employer contributions, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Matching Summary

The Academic Program Director will directly lead academic program management, student support, and instructional lab groups for the Life Sciences division.

Salary

Base: $134,328.95 - $155,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust healthcare, retirement plans, tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 plus years higher education experience
  • Experience with instructional lab groups
  • Knowledge of life sciences discipline
  • Management of large diverse teams
  • Stakeholder relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • Grant writing track record
  • Project idea development skills
  • Collaborative approach to complex environments
  • Empathy-driven leadership style

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 7 years minimum work experience
  • 10 years preferred in academic leadership
  • Proven management and leadership experience
  • Database and data entry fluency

Work Rights

Not specified

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