Academic Program Director - Bioscience

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Bioscience Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, the Academic Program Manager 1 provides strategic, administrative, and financial leadership for 10 programs across GPB, MSTP, and Bioscience Postdoctoral Affairs. The role oversees complex operations, major training and fellowship budgets, staff supervision, and compliance with federal research training requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance to faculty leadership and support long‑term program planning.
  
• Manage operating and fellowship budgets, financial analysis, and resource allocation.
  
• Oversee NIH‑funded training grants, progress reporting, and training data systems.
  
• Lead centralized admissions, recruitment, outreach, and graduate housing allocations.
  
• Interpret and implement UAW GSR labor contract requirements across departments.
  
• Supervise professional staff and ensure efficient administrative and student‑support operations.
  
• Coordinate with campus and external partners to advance institutional training goals.