Assistant Director, Bioscience - Biological Chemistry

Under general oversight from Directors in Graduate Programs in Bioscience and Bioscience Postdoctoral Affairs, the Assistant Director will provide leadership in the continued development and day-¬to-¬day management of a strategic plan to enhance excellence and diversity in Graduate Programs In Bioscience (500 students) and DGSOM postdoctoral scholar populations (400 postdoctoral scholars). You will lead efforts to promote a culture for these trainees that recognizes the vital role that diverse ideas, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences play in the scientific process. This role will also play a key role in the design and implementation of programming to promote the retention, professional development and well-being of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Additionally, you will provide critical support and serve as a facilitator for training initiatives in research mentorship for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty.Responsibilities include:

Outreach, Recruitment and Admissions – 

• Lead national recruiting for GPB’s 11 Home Area training programs, with a special focus on prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds. 
• Lead existing Ph.D. pipeline programs. 
• Contribute to cultivation of fair and equitable graduate admissions processes.
• Develop and lead cohort training programs to enhance the support for diverse postdoctoral trainees and support their progress into faculty positions.
• In collaboration with other staff, maintain and analyze data to assess effectiveness of outreach, recruitment and admissions strategies. 
• Contribute to grant writing and scholarly research related to inclusion and outreach, admissions inclusion and programmatic outcomes.

Trainee Support and Preparation for Success –

• Contribute to the design and implementation of leadership, professional development, and well-being workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
• Develop, implement, and assess new training programs in academic job readiness and leadership for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
• Coordinate and support activities of diversity affinity groups and programmatic cohorts of graduate students and/or postdoctoral scholars
• Support and facilitate training in research mentorship for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty
• Advise stakeholders on matters, particularly those related to diversity and inclusion.
• Lead and advocate for policies and practices promoting equity and inclusion for bioscience graduate students and postdoctoral scholars by serving on appropriate program, divisional, and school committees and task forces.
• In collaboration with other staff, track the progress and career outcomes of GPB trainees and postdoctoral cohorts to assess effectiveness of diversity-oriented programs.

The target salary for this role is $65,000 – $75,000, dependent upon experience.