Assistant Program Director, Genetic Counseling Program
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Assistant Program Director, Genetic Counseling Program
Posting Category Faculty
Department Biochemistry
Posting Number U260018
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61634
Employer UB Foundation Activities
Appointment Term
Position Type
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Assistant Program Director of the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is a new position that supports the implementation and direction of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This holistic training program fluidly adapts to the dynamic and complex relationship between scientific knowledge and humanistic decision-making. The Program's mission is to train socially and culturally conscious genetic counselors, who will advance health in the region by increasing access to genetic and genomic medicine for all people.
Responsibilities: • Oversee student thesis research • Serve as the course director for at least two GCP courses • Participate in recruitment and admission activities • Serve as an academic advisor and thesis committee member • Assist with professional development activities for program faculty • Assist with maintaining program compliance with ACGC Standards • Attend advisory board meetings and implement recommendations as applicable to the role • Assist with reviewing and revising the program's strategic plan • Assist the program director with administrative tasks as needed • Provide immediate oversight of the program in the event of an unexpected leave of absence of the program director • Participate in scholarly and professional activities
About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the
University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications • Hold a master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling • Have current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling; Recertify with ABGC • Have a minimum of three years of experience in the field • Have experience working with genetic counseling students
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $55,000 - $58,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Job Type Part-Time
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Lindsey Alico
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Director, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Contact's Email lmalico@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5210
Posting Dates
Posted 03/16/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 06/01/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Assistant Program Director, Genetic Counseling Program
Posting Category Faculty
Department Biochemistry
Posting Number U260018
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61634
Employer UB Foundation Activities
Appointment Term
Position Type
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Assistant Program Director of the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is a new position that supports the implementation and direction of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This holistic training program fluidly adapts to the dynamic and complex relationship between scientific knowledge and humanistic decision-making. The Program's mission is to train socially and culturally conscious genetic counselors, who will advance health in the region by increasing access to genetic and genomic medicine for all people.
Responsibilities: • Oversee student thesis research • Serve as the course director for at least two GCP courses • Participate in recruitment and admission activities • Serve as an academic advisor and thesis committee member • Assist with professional development activities for program faculty • Assist with maintaining program compliance with ACGC Standards • Attend advisory board meetings and implement recommendations as applicable to the role • Assist with reviewing and revising the program's strategic plan • Assist the program director with administrative tasks as needed • Provide immediate oversight of the program in the event of an unexpected leave of absence of the program director • Participate in scholarly and professional activities
About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the
University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications • Hold a master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling • Have current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling; Recertify with ABGC • Have a minimum of three years of experience in the field • Have experience working with genetic counseling students
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $55,000 - $58,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Job Type Part-Time
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Lindsey Alico
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Director, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Contact's Email lmalico@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5210
Posting Dates
Posted 03/16/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 06/01/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant