Associate Director, Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Progam

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Associate Director, Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Progam

Associate Director C, Student Services, Undergraduate Programs

Under limited supervision from two Faculty Directors, the Associate Director of the Vagelos Scholars Program in the Molecular Life Sciences (MLS) enjoys broad responsibility for the administration of all aspects of this program. This position will include academic advising to scholars (roughly 120 scholars at any one time), overseeing core student summer research experiences, managing reporting of student progress, assembling information regarding graduates, assessing the program, and managing events such as guest lectures.

The Associate Director will work with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the recruitment and admission of prospective students and will oversee the creation and maintenance of program publications and website. The Associate Director will oversee the Vagelos MLS Program Coordinator and reports to the two Program Faculty Co‑Directors.

The Roy & Diana Vagelos Scholars Program in the Molecular Life Sciences (Vagelos MLS) emphasizes developing fundamental knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, and physics in the first two undergraduate years. Subsequently, Scholars specialize in their chosen areas of science. Vagelos MLS Scholars pursue mentored research with research groups on or near the University of Pennsylvania campus. Vagelos MLS Scholars carry out mentored research, which is stipend‑supported research during the summers after the second and third years.

Students learn the fundamentals of research at the scientific frontier. In years three and four, students explore academic interests via course work, complete requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, and continue with the research effort. Students are positioned to thrive in the best graduate and biomedical programs upon completing the Vagelos MLS Program and go on to careers at the forefront of their respective fields.

• Under limited supervision of the Faculty Directors, manage the academic mission and direction of the program. Manage all administrative aspects for the Vagelos MLS program. Oversee the development and implementation of program events with with Vagelos MLS student board (VSB).

• Provide academic advising for students enrolled in the program and coordinate advising with the Faculty Directors. Manage summer research experiences for Vagelos MLS Scholars.

• Develop and implement methods of evaluation and other related material for assessment and program administration purposes. Create and maintain quantitative institutional data for reports, perform statistical analyses of data, and research and write annual reports. Conduct ongoing…