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Assistant Director of Integrative Biology Merit Program- School of Integrative B

EDU Passport LLC, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825

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Assistant Director of Integrative Biology Merit Program School of Integrative Biology College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Job Summary: The Assistant Director will manage the administration, recruitment, training, advising, and evaluation of the School of Integrative Biology's (IB) Merit Workshop Program. Responsibilities

Manage authorizations and enrollments for all IB Merit discussion sections each semester. Identify and recruit students for the Merit Program from each incoming freshman class. Provide ongoing instructional support, supervision, mentoring, and professional development to all IB Merit Teaching Assistants each semester. Evaluate the performance of all IB Merit Teaching Assistants each semester and provide award nominations. Maintain relationships with advisors, faculty, and administrators across the multiple colleges/departments whose students are served by the Merit Workshop. Maintain and update website with information for current and prospective students as well as other educators interested in the program. Collect and analyze grade performance data of Merit students compared to non-Merit students each academic year. Collect and analyze feedback from Merit students each semester about their satisfaction with and experiences in the program. Provide career counseling to students enrolled in the Merit Program. Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Biology, Teaching of Science Education, or related natural sciences or engineering discipline. Experience with advising students in academic or non-academic settings. Experience working with underrepresented students. Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology, Teaching of Science Education, or related natural sciences or engineering discipline. Experience in teaching Biology courses at various levels. Experience in education administration. Supervisory experience. Experience with program evaluation to assess effectiveness and impact on participants. Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline. The budgeted salary range for the position is $62,000 to $72,000. Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 18, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter, resume, official transcripts for all degrees obtained, and names/contact information for three professional references. Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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