The Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School is hiring an Associate Director of Education. Founded in 2015, the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) is one of 11 basic and social science departments of Harvard Medical School. It is home to the Master of Biomedical Informatics Program (MBI, http://dbmi.hms.harvard.edu/mbi) and the Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics PhD program (BIG, https:// www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/big/), with a combined student body of over 100 graduate students. Additionally, the department hosts a 9-week undergraduate summer internship program. The Associate Director of Education will manage the administration of graduate programs, oversee and participate in student affairs activities, and participate in the strategic development of educational activities. They will be part of a diverse team of faculty, researchers, and administrators and report to the Executive Director of the Department. The Associate Director of Education will work closely with Faculty Program Directors and supervise Program Managers and other program staff. About our Educational Programs: The Master of Biomedical Informatics Program is designed to advance the use of biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and decision making. This program is created for students who are looking to develop skills in data science in the context of medicine and biological sciences to improve human health. It enrolls both post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral students. Post-baccalaureate students come from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds but generally have strong quantitative and computational skills. Post-doctoral students are most often MDs who pursue the Master's degree during their research fellowship or PhDs with a degree in a biomedical subject. The Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics PhD Program offers interdisciplinary training aimed at producing leading researchers in these areas. Most of our students come with a very strong background in a quantitative field as well as significant experience in molecular biology and genetics. The department supports students in these programs through training grants from the National Library of Medicine and the National Human Genome Research Institute. Core Duties: - Manage staff, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
- Oversee and participate in general student affairs activities
- Develop annual budgets in collaboration with Program Directors and Director of Finance and oversee spending
- Administrate and contribute to the writing of grants, including but not limited to NIH training grants
- Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations
- Plan and execute educational events, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences, as well as recruitment events
- Assist students with career exploration, career decision making, self-assessment, and job search management
Additional Duties:
- Manage and initiate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts
- Facilitate outreach, marketing, and student recruitment through advertisement and representation at relevant conferences
- Maintain and grow a network of external (commercial, non-profit, and government organizations) and internal partners
- Maintain relationships with and engage program alumni
- Support the creation of new graduate programs and other educational initiatives
This is a one-year term position with strong potential for renewal.
Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values
Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:- Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
- Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
- Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
- Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
- Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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