Biotechnology Program Coordinator

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Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195149SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Biotechnology Program Coordinator

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience ($60,000 - $65,901)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Job Location

Department

About the Department

The Biotechnology Program ( BIT ) at NC State University provides state-of-the-art, laboratory-based education in molecular biotechnology to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to faculty, staff, and life science professionals across the Research Triangle Park ( RTP ) area. As a central hub for molecular biotechnology training on campus, the program is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting externally funded, campus-wide graduate student training initiatives.

Through its cutting-edge coursework and immersive laboratory experiences, the unit prepares students and local professionals to excel in the rapidly advancing life sciences sector.

Additionally, the Biotechnology Program serves as a vital catalyst for broader educational alignment at NC State, collaborating with and complementing related campus offerings such as Bioprocessing, the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center ( BTEC ), and CVM Translational Medicine. Beyond the university, the unit is deeply committed to outreach, supporting and inspiring biotechnology education pathways across K-12 systems, community colleges, and higher education institutions throughout North Carolina and beyond.

It also champions workforce and professional development by providing early-career life science and engineering professionals with opportunities to cultivate and refine their instructional skills in lab-based biotechnology education.

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In this role, you will play a central role in advancing the Biotechnology ( BIT ) Program and supporting the students, faculty, and partners who make it successful. You will serve as the program expert and a trusted advisor to students, helping them navigate their academic programs, connect with opportunities, and achieve their educational and professional goals.

You will work closely with BIT leadership, faculty, university offices, students, and external sponsors to coordinate courses, monitor student progress, lead communications and events, and support program reporting. You will also lead data analysis and reporting for externally funded training programs, including NSF REU and NIH T32 grants, helping demonstrate program impact and support continuous improvement.

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful program activities, build relationships across the university and beyond, and directly shape the student experience and continued growth of a dynamic biotechnology education and training program. This role focuses specifically on BIT program operations and does not oversee ISI
-wide education or partnership initiatives.

• Advise BIT undergraduate and graduate students on degree requirements, course planning, enrollment, and academic progression.
• Coordinate courses, instructors, classrooms, catalog updates, and graduate program activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and monitor enrollment, progression, and completion.

• Manage program records, databases, calendars, and operational resources.
• Lead data analysis, longitudinal tracking, and sponsor reporting for BIT programs, including NSF REU and NIH T32
• Monitor program and budget information and provide leadership with insights to support planning and decision-making.

• Lead BIT communications, website content, marketing, and outreach to showcase program opportunities.
• Coordinate seminars, workshops, recruitment activities, visitors, and other program events.
• Manage announcements, calendars, and communication channels to keep students and stakeholders informed and engaged.

• Serve as a primary resource for BIT students, faculty, staff, and partners, helping them navigate program processes and university systems.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules,…