Program Coordinator and Internship Liaison - MSUAASF Range C (AA27036)
About The Position
The Program Coordinator and Internship Liaison in the Biological Sciences Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato is responsible for coordinating the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (CDS) program activities including, but not limited to, CDS student advising, program internship coordination, internship site and University contract management, and program assessment. The Coordinator and Internship Liaison will be tasked with identifying and establishing new internship opportunities for Biological Sciences students with industrial, biomedical, government, non-profit, and other organizations. Depending on qualifications, the Coordinator and Internship Liaison may be assigned teaching duties and/or cooperate in lab set-up tasks. In addition, Program Coordinator and Internship Liaison will aid in recruiting/advertising Department of Biological Sciences programs and support student advising for other programs in our department.
Requirements
- Biology BS/BA degree or BS/BA degree in a related biomedical or health professions field.
- Master’s degree in any science-related field.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a clinical setting, student advising, or teaching in biology and/or a related area, which may include related graduate / teaching assistantship.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Master’s in Biological Sciences, Medical Lab Science, or other STEM field.
- Advising experience in a higher education setting.
- Teaching Experience in a higher education setting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of a clinical laboratory setting.
- Experience in establishing industry and other partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (CDS) program activities
- CDS student advising
- Program internship coordination
- Internship site and University contract management
- Program assessment
- Identifying and establishing new internship opportunities for Biological Sciences students with industrial, biomedical, government, non-profit, and other organizations
- Teaching duties and/or cooperate in lab set-up tasks (depending on qualifications)
- Aid in recruiting/advertising Department of Biological Sciences programs
- Support student advising for other programs in our department
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
