Assistant Director of Education & Administration, Cancer Center

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory•Long Island, NY

23h

About The Position

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking an educational administrator to serve as Assistant Director of Education and Administration for its Cancer Center, a basic research facility focused on the fundamental biology of human cancer and training future cancer researchers. The role works closely with the Cancer Center Associate Director of Education to develop and oversee Cancer Center education and training initiatives, coordinate them with institutional education initiatives, evaluate their effectiveness, and assist with grant reporting. It also collaborates with CSHL departments, divisions, and groups on training and trainee recruitment aligned with Cancer Center strategic goals and Cancer Center Support Grant guidelines. The position co-reports to the Cancer Center Associate Director of Education and the Associate Director of Administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s-level education in the life sciences.
Experience in higher education administration, program management, or a related academic, research, or scientific environment.
Experience collaborating across functions with people in different departments and at different levels.
Experience with program evaluation, surveys, and data analysis.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to form positive working relationships with people in different departments and at different levels.
Familiarity with common administrative software, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level degree in the life sciences.
Experience working in a Cancer Center or in scientific administration.
Experience developing education and training programs for scientific trainees.
Experience with NIH training grants.
Experience developing and assessing education programs and workshops.
Knowledge of survey methodology.
Ability to travel to 1–4 national conferences per year.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate Cancer Center educational events and initiatives.
Manage the Cancer Center Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, including soliciting applications, communicating with trainees and mentors, onboarding and offboarding trainees, scheduling trainee committees, and tracking compliance.
Develop applications for and manage training grants, such as T32 awards.
Acquire, maintain, and analyze data about trainee outcomes and career success.
Conduct and analyze assessments of Cancer Center educational programs.
Develop, analyze, and present data about Cancer Center members, trainees, staff, events, and programs to formulate recommendations and meet T32 and Cancer Center Support Grant reporting requirements.
Coordinate meetings related to oversight of Cancer Center education efforts.
Oversee and track joint educational programs with Northwell Health and coordinate efforts to create new joint training programs.
Communicate training and professional development opportunities to the Cancer Center community through campus announcements, flyers, and social media.
Support nominations for trainee awards and fellowship opportunities.
Work with CSHL’s School of Biological Sciences, Postdoc Office, and Career Advancement and Scientific Engagement Office on joint educational and professional development events and materials that help trainees apply for external fellowships.
Coordinate with CSHL’s Director of Research Operations to ensure training and mentoring for early-stage faculty align with NCI Cancer Center guidelines.
Coordinate with the Cancer Center Associate Director of Education on education-related sections of Cancer Center Support Grant renewal and progress reports.
Develop presentations with the Cancer Center Associate Director of Education summarizing Cancer Center educational efforts.
Partner with campus education administrators on trainee recruitment, including on-site and virtual symposia and participation at national conferences such as CABTRAC, SACNAS, and/or ABRCMS.
Build relationships with education leaders at other Cancer Centers and keep informed about education developments by attending relevant conferences and working group meetings.
Represent the Cancer Center in campus and national presentations highlighting its educational efforts.
Develop and oversee cancer-relevant public lectures with the CSHL Communications Department.
Work on other projects with Cancer Center administrative staff as needed.