Job Information
Boston University DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, School of Medicine, Graduate Medical School in BOSTON, Massachusetts
The Director of Professional Development for Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine (the school) will educate and prepare Master's students, PhD students and post-doctoral fellows for future positions in the biomedical workforce. The Director will assess workforce needs and develop a curriculum that informs and prepares trainees for positions in a variety of sectors. The Director will serve as a liaison between trainees, faculty, administration, alumni, and external consultants to coordinate career advancement efforts. The position requires firsthand experience managing large projects, an ability to craft and implement programming, and the ability to communicate ideas and initiatives to a wide audience.
Required Skills
PhD in a biomedical science-related discipline, preferably with post-doctoral experience.
The candidate should have significant experience in professional development, as well as program development, implementation, and evaluation.
The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
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 Experience