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 within the Life Sciences hub

Job Summary

  • The Academic Program Director will directly lead academic program management, student support, and instructional lab groups within the Life Sciences hub.
  • This role serves as a critical interface between department chairs and hub staff, facilitating workflows and advocating for both faculty and staff needs.
  • 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 within the Life Sciences hub.

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
  • Proven management and leadership skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Grant writing track record
  • Experience developing project ideas
  • Relationship building with industry leaders
  • Ability to navigate complex environments
  • Empathy and trust-based leadership style

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • Minimum 7 years experience (10 preferred)
  • Experience in academic leadership roles
  • Demonstrated database and data entry skills
  • Project management and problem-solving capabilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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