Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 3 months ago
Program Director
0101 Aquatic Germplasm & Genetic Resources Ctr
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutivePennington Biomedical Research Center is part of the LSU Agricultural Center, which conducts agricultural-based research and extends knowledge to the state. The Program Director will guide the development and direct day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and build partnerships to support manufacturers throughout Louisiana.
Research
Responsibilities
Guiding the development of and directing the day-to-day operations of MEPOL
Supervising professional and support staff
Providing leadership and support to help staff meet organizational goals
Provide project deliveries and assist project managers with delivery as needed
Identifying and evaluating the needs of small to medium-sized manufacturers and providing available services to meet those needs
Assist in building strong partnerships with industry, and private and public service providers
Build solid relationships with partners and stakeholders to most effectively support manufacturers throughout Louisiana organizations in coordination with the Program Director
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree in a related field
Experience in the public sector and/or a university setting is desirable
Must have excellent interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills
Strong computer skills
Benefits
Retirement
Multiple medical insurance options
Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
University holidays (14 per year)
Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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