Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Assistant Dean and Manager of Postdoctoral Affairs Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary Establish the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the Graduate College, in collaboration with the Dean, as a central source of expertise, guidance, support, and advocacy for Postdoctoral Scholars, their faculty, and administrators. Grow number and disciplinary breadth of Postdoctoral Scholars, broaden participation in postdoctoral training, and support recruitment of diverse scholars. Identify, advocate for, and design and implement resources and initiatives to meet the distinctive needs of Postdoctoral Scholars. Support, enhance, and promote postdoctoral training opportunities and professional and career development to help prepare Postdoctoral Scholars for successful research careers in the academy, government, industry, and other sectors. Educate Postdoctoral Scholars, faculty, and the campus community about University policies and concerns related to Postdoctoral Scholars and provide assistance to Postdoctoral Scholars, faculty, and administrative units in dealing with postdoctoral administrative issues. Collaborate with the Office of the Vice President for Research, faculty, academic units, Postdoctoral Association, and other campus partners to optimize the postdoctoral experience. Provide career coaching to Postdoctoral Scholars. Increase the visibility of Postdoctoral Scholars across UVM . Support extramural grant development. Represent the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on campus and nationally. The Assistant Dean and Manager of Postdoctoral Affairs will serve as a member of the Dean of the Graduate Colleges Leadership Team.Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) · Ph.D. degree· experience as a postdoctoral scholar· at least five years of related professional experience· knowledge of academia and postdoctoral affairs· demonstrated experience in collaboratively developing initiatives and programming in academic settings· ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals across units on multiple high-level projects simultaneouslyDesirable Qualifications · 5+ years of experience planning academic programming· career coaching experience· experience obtaining extramural funding
experience using IDPs
Anticipated Pay Range $80,000 - $90,000
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Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position No
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.Job Open Date 10/07/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled Yes Position Information Position Title Academic Srvcs Professional Sr Posting Number S5163PO Department Graduate College/58200 Position Number 00027125 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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