Job Description

Job Description:

• The Program Director is responsible for maintaining program compliance with the standards; developing, reviewing, and revising the programâ™s strategic plan.

• Providing academic advising, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance.

• Long-term planning to ensure the programâ™s fiscal stability.

• Serving as the primary contact for communication with ACGC.

• Communicating with the ACGC about compliance with the standards, such as significant staffing, administrative, financial, and/or fieldwork training changes.

• Incorporation of principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice; and fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and supported.

• Provides specialized professional expertise in program management. Implements plans for educational programs and initiatives and acts as a liaison between the program and program participants.

• Plans and develops program objectives and/or content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly.

• Develops and administers program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations.

• Serves as a key resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in the discipline of genetic counseling.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain files.

• Maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.

• Exercise sound judgment and excellent problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.

• Take initiative.
   

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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