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Radford University · 17 hours ago

Program Director, Applied Biotechnology

positionRoanoke, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/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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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

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Radford University is a school in Radford.
dateFounded in 1910
location
Radford, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.radford.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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John Cox
Chief Executive Officer
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Danny Kemp
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