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Ohio State University is hiring an ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager. The role builds and runs the Biological Sciences Scholars Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, which connects students with science-related career paths through leadership, academic success, and community outreach activities. The manager also teaches the program’s first-year seminar, mentors student leaders, and advises students as a pre-health advisor.

Highlights

Develop and manage academic, professional, social, and service programs for Biological Sciences Scholars with the Honors & Scholars Center and College of Arts and Sciences leadership.
Design and teach sections of the first-year Scholars seminar each fall, leading discussions on the biological sciences, university resources, and the transition to campus.
Oversee and train student leaders, helping them set professional, academic, and personal goals and connecting them with faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni.
Support students pursuing internships, jobs, graduate school, research, and competitive fellowships, write recommendation letters, and advise on professional school preparation as a pre-health advisor.
Direct recruitment and admission of incoming first-year Scholars alongside the Honors & Scholars Center, including reviewing applications from prospective students.
Monitor students’ academic standing and Scholar participation, and refer students to on- and off-campus offices and services as appropriate.
Develop and manage the program budget while working with offices such as Student Activities, University Housing, and Undergraduate Admissions.
Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, four years of relevant experience, and experience in program planning and administration.
Pay range of $56,300 to $73,000, for a regular full-time position of 40 hours per week on first shift, with weekend and evening work required.
Ohio State pays a significant portion of medical, dental, and vision coverage, and offers 11 holidays and a state retirement plan.

ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager Full Description

Job Title:

ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Student Affairs Scholars Program

The mission of the Biological Sciences Scholars Program is to provide participants with a purposeful connection to increase their engagement within the university and their science related areas of interest. The combination of exploration of career paths along with engagement in leadership, academic success, and community outreach activities intend to improve participant’s Ohio State experience and their persistence in their majors until graduation. Such programs can include faculty panels, exposure to research, alumni talks, skill building sessions related to career preparation, community service, trips to campus and community science related locations, mentoring, community building initiatives, and regular events on health professional and graduate school programs.

Develops and manages Biological Sciences-based curricular and co-curricular programs for the Biological Sciences Scholars Program in collaboration with the Honors & Scholars Center leadership and College of Arts and Sciences leadership; serves as the primary creator and developer for all aspects of the Scholars program; develops, manages, and facilitates academic, professional, social, and/or service programs; provides communication, marketing, and outreach to scholars students and OSU community.

Designs and teaches section(s) of Biological Sciences Scholars-focused seminar course taken by first year students during the fall semester of the first year; facilitates and organizes small group and whole class discussions on topics and issues relating to the Biological Sciences broadly, key university resources, and transitioning to campus; oversees and trains student leaders in the program.

Works directly with students leaders to develop their professional, academic, and/or personal goals; connects students with faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni of the program for professional opportunities; supports and provides feedback on various opportunities, including internships, jobs, graduate school, research, and competitive fellowships and scholarships; writes recommendation letters upon request; facilitates community building of students in the program; holds regular office hours. As the manager of this program, you are expected to be knowledgeable on professional school preparation and will support them as a pre-health advisor.

Creates and delivers Biological Sciences related outreach and engagement opportunities for students to engage with the broader community; monitors academic standing and Scholar participation; refers students to other offices and services as appropriate (both on and off campus).

In collaboration with the Honors & Scholars Center, directs the recruitment and admission of incoming freshman Scholars for Biological Sciences Scholars, participates in university sponsored Scholars Program recruitment activities; reviews applications from prospective students.

Collaborates with other Scholars Programs within and beyond the College of Arts and Sciences on a regular basis to deliver co-curricular programming; works closely with offices across campus, including but not limited to: Honors & Scholars Center, Student Activities, College of Arts and Sciences, University Housing, and Undergraduate Admissions; develops and manages program budget, determines spending priorities and handles purchases; maintains training on all relevant institutional policies.

Additional responsibilities may include serving on college, university-wide, and/or Office of Academic Enrichment (OAE) committees and workgroups, interviewing, hiring, and supervising student employees associated with the program. Weekends and evenings required.

Required: Master’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of relevant experience. Experience in program planning and administration is required.

Additional Information:

The College of the Arts and Sciences Office of Student Affairs Scholars Program is seeking a Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $56,300 - $73,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Location:

Jennings Hall (0014)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager

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ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager Full Description

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