DIRECTOR, PHD STUDENT RESOURCES, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs

Boston University

Job title:

DIRECTOR, PHD STUDENT RESOURCES, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs

Company

Boston University

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development, the Director for PhD Student Resources is responsible for overseeing several initiatives tailored to PhD students across both the Charles River and Medical Campuses, including the PhD Progression program and the Vitamin PhD podcast. This person also supervises student interns or student employees who support program development and communications. The person in this role isl also responsible for coordinating and collaborating with University partners to conceptualize and develop new initiatives and resources that address PhD student skills development and career preparation. The Director works collaboratively with the Assistant Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development and BU faculty and staff to develop and facilitate new workshops and short courses.Essential Functions:40% – Professional development initiatives and resources: Directs professional development initiatives and resources for PhD students, including PhD Progression initiative and the Vitamin PhD podcast. Identifies areas for development of new and expanded programs to better support PhD student development.20% – Facilitation/teaching: Leads workshops and other types of events specific to the PhD audience. Works collaboratively with other Director colleagues to host joint professional development events as appropriate.20% – Supervision: Directly supervises student employees fulfilling data analysis and communications needs, and student podcast interns.10% – Data analysis: Designs assessment tools and analyze data to improve professional development programs. Collects and analyzes data in support of the development of PhD student-related policy.5% – Communications: Collaborates with the Director of Graduate Student Support on communications related to PhD professional development, website content and social media, as well as targeted emails to students and faculty mentors.5% – Special Projects: Contributes to and leads special projects in Graduate Affairs identified by the Assistant Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development or the Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs, including developing new resources or initiatives, or conducting high level data collection or reporting for University leaders.Required SkillsEducation PhD degree, 3-5 years of experience (postdoctoral experience may count towards years of professional experience). Communication/Oral & Writing – AdvancedCover letter required.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Required ExperienceEducation PhD degree, 3-5 years of experience (postdoctoral experience may count towards years of professional experience). Communication/Oral & Writing – AdvancedCover letter required.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Location

Boston, MA

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:13:11 GMT

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