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Radford University · 9 hours ago

Program Director, Applied Biotechnology

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Radford University is seeking a Program Director for their Applied Biotechnology Program located in Roanoke. The role involves leading and managing the program, coordinating faculty and student recruitment, overseeing internships, and ensuring the program's success and sustainability.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, grow, and manage the Applied Biotechnology program

Recruit and coordinate teaching faculty to support the program’s curricular needs

Recruit and support students’ progression toward a successful graduation

Coordinate student internships to connect students to the biotechnology enterprise

Assist students with job placement or graduate/professional school in biotechnology or a related field

Manage the budget (e.g., purchase of equipment, software, and supplies, special projects, course needs, etc.)

Manage the onsite facilities and associated equipment

Assess the programs’ success and sustainability

Supervise the laboratory manager and student employees

Qualification

Biotechnology experienceProgram managementCurriculum developmentStudent recruitmentBudget managementInternship coordinationJob placement assistanceSupervisionCollaboration

Required

Experience in the biotechnology field

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and industry professionals

Ability to lead, grow, and manage the Applied Biotechnology program

Ability to recruit and coordinate teaching faculty to support the program's curricular needs

Ability to recruit and support students' progression toward a successful graduation

Ability to coordinate student internships to connect students to the biotechnology enterprise

Ability to assist students with job placement or graduate/professional school in biotechnology or a related field

Ability to manage the budget (e.g., purchase of equipment, software, and supplies, special projects, course needs, etc.)

Ability to manage the onsite facilities and associated equipment

Ability to assess the programs' success and sustainability

Ability to supervise the laboratory manager and student employees

Willingness to teach 6 contact hours per semester

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities through Radford’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

Funding for conference and professional development opportunities

Participation in departmental, college, and university-wide events

Company

Radford University

Radford University is a school in Radford.

Founded in 1910

Radford, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.radford.edu/

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