ASC Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

9d•$56,300 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Sciences Scholars Program provides students with purposeful connections that increase engagement with the university and science-related interests. Through career exploration, leadership development, academic success, and community outreach, the program aims to improve students’ Ohio State experience and persistence in their majors through graduation. Activities may include faculty panels, research exposure, alumni talks, career-preparation skill building, community service, science-related trips, mentoring, community-building initiatives, and events about health professional and graduate programs. The Program Manager develops and manages curricular and co-curricular programs in collaboration with Honors & Scholars Center and College of Arts and Sciences leadership, and serves as the primary creator and developer of the program. The manager designs and teaches a fall seminar for first-year students, supports student leaders, advises students on professional and academic opportunities, and provides pre-health advising. The role also includes community outreach, student recruitment and admission, program budgeting, purchasing, and collaboration with campus offices and other Scholars Programs. Weekend and evening work is required.

Requirements

Master's-level degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of relevant experience.
Experience in program planning and administration.
Knowledge of professional-school preparation sufficient to support students as a pre-health advisor.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage Biological Sciences-based curricular and co-curricular programs in collaboration with Honors & Scholars Center and College of Arts and Sciences leadership.
Create and develop all aspects of the Biological Sciences Scholars Program and facilitate academic, professional, social, and service programming.
Provide communication, marketing, and outreach to Scholars students and the Ohio State community.
Design and teach sections of the Biological Sciences Scholars seminar course for first-year students during the fall semester.
Facilitate small-group and whole-class discussions on biological sciences, university resources, and the transition to campus.
Oversee and train student leaders in the program.
Work with student leaders on professional, academic, and personal goals; connect students with faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni for professional opportunities.
Support and provide feedback on internships, jobs, graduate school, research, fellowships, and scholarships; write recommendation letters upon request.
Facilitate community building and hold regular office hours; support students with pre-health advising and professional-school preparation.
Create and deliver biological sciences outreach and engagement opportunities for students and the broader community.
Monitor students’ academic standing and participation, and refer them to appropriate on- and off-campus offices and services.
Direct recruitment and admission of incoming first-year Biological Sciences Scholars in collaboration with the Honors & Scholars Center; participate in university recruitment activities and review prospective-student applications.
Collaborate with other Scholars Programs and campus offices to deliver co-curricular programming.
Develop and manage the program budget, set spending priorities, handle purchases, and maintain training on relevant institutional policies.
May serve on college, university-wide, and Office of Academic Enrichment committees and workgroups, and interview, hire, and supervise student employees.
Work weekends and evenings as required.