Director of Postdoctoral Affairs

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

16d • $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Postdoctoral Policy & HR Coordination · Partner with UF Human Resources and campus units to ensure consistent policies and procedures for postdoc appointments, benefits, visa compliance, and employee relations. · Lead development and implementation of postdoctoral policies aligned with national best practices. · Oversee adoption and compliance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across departments. · Serve as the primary point of contact for complex postdoc-related concerns and case resolution. Postdoc Programming & Engagement · Design and deliver professional development programming for postdocs, including orientation, mentoring initiatives, and career development workshops. · Coordinate closely with Graduate School programs such as GatorLead and Preparing Future Faculty to integrate postdoc-specific content. · Provide leadership and administrative support to the UF Postdoctoral Association, fostering community engagement and collaboration. Endowment & Fellowship Administration · Administer the John & Katherine Ewel Postdoctoral Fellowship, including managing the selection process, expense approvals, and liaising with host departments and donors. Other Postdoctoral Affairs Duties · Support additional initiatives and cross-campus collaborations to enhance the postdoc experience, such as the Postdoctoral Awards Ceremony and research symposia. Graduate School Strategic Initiatives · Contribute to Graduate School strategic committees and initiatives related to postdoctoral success and recognition. · Prepare annual reports on postdoc outcomes, programming impact, and compliance metrics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing policies and partnering with HR and international offices.
• Proven success designing and delivering professional development programming.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree and prior experience as a postdoctoral scholar or supervising postdocs.
• Familiarity with national postdoctoral best practices and engagement with organizations such as the National Postdoctoral Association.
• Experience administering internal fellowships and managing donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with UF Human Resources and campus units to ensure consistent policies and procedures for postdoc appointments, benefits, visa compliance, and employee relations.
• Lead development and implementation of postdoctoral policies aligned with national best practices.
• Oversee adoption and compliance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex postdoc-related concerns and case resolution.
• Design and deliver professional development programming for postdocs, including orientation, mentoring initiatives, and career development workshops.
• Coordinate closely with Graduate School programs such as GatorLead and Preparing Future Faculty to integrate postdoc-specific content.
• Provide leadership and administrative support to the UF Postdoctoral Association, fostering community engagement and collaboration.
• Administer the John & Katherine Ewel Postdoctoral Fellowship, including managing the selection process, expense approvals, and liaising with host departments and donors.
• Support additional initiatives and cross-campus collaborations to enhance the postdoc experience, such as the Postdoctoral Awards Ceremony and research symposia.
• Contribute to Graduate School strategic committees and initiatives related to postdoctoral success and recognition.
• Prepare annual reports on postdoc outcomes, programming impact, and compliance metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees