Assistant Director

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Assistant Director for Doctoral Success in the UNC Office of Graduate Education has a shared leadership role in the NIH-funded UNC Initiative for Maximizing Student Development ( IMSD) and is responsible for organizing and communicating key elements of the IMSD program. In collaboration with the Director of Engagement and Student Success & IMSD, the Assistant Director monitors degree progress for IMSD students, advises individual students facing specific challenges, and leads programming to foster community and a welcoming research climate. The Assistant Director implements an academic coaching program, which includes training and supervising coaches who work directly with pre-doctoral students. This individual implements academic support and community-building resources to support graduate and post-baccalaureate students and facilitates their training in essential skills for success in biomedical research.

The Assistant Director coordinates recruitment for training programs in the Office of Graduate Education ( OGE), including for the large academic program BBSP (Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program), as well as recruitment for pre-graduate programs. This individual also serves on BBSP admissions committees as needed and manages admissions advocates assisting with the admission process when applicable. The Assistant Director also oversees OGE programming for SOM summer undergraduate research internship programs. This Assistant Director reports jointly to the Director of Engagement & Student Success and the Associate Dean for Graduate Education in the UNC School of Medicine.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Deep understanding of biomedical training and graduateadmissions practices and demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse teams required. Program management including budgeting, scheduling, organizing communications, and administrative experience is preferred. Must be able to interact effectively with stakeholders (students, faculty, and administrators) using excellent and effective written and oral communication skills. Must have strong organizational skills and be able to manage multiple overlapping tasks.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.