Academic Program Spec II

Academic Program Spec II

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Academic Functions

• Assist in developing and implementing UF MSTP Programs which enrich Scholar’s MD or PhD academic curricula, including monthly dinners, fall retreat, and spring symposium and a two week-long new student orientation.
• Assist in developing and implementing UF MSTP Programs which provide Scholars with experience in clinical care and clinical research, including the Clinical Research Practicum (MS1-2). OSCE for graduate students and Clinical Re-Immersion for returning MS3
• Assist in developing and implementing Clinical and Translational Science Award Programs that support research career development, including research career interest groups, professional skill building workshops within orientation weeks, and writing groups for preparation of F30 and other grant opportunities. Coordinate and facilitate F30 mock study sections.
• Support MPI for MSTP Student Progression to facilitate the smooth transition between MD and PhD Programs, including the identification of a PhD Program, mentor, and laboratory by end of MS2, the matriculation into one of many PhD Programs available to UF MSTP Scholars, and then return after the PhD Program to Year 3 of Medical School.
• In collaboration with CTSI HR, complete hiring activities for all MD-PhD students to include hiring new students when they join the program along with the rehiring process for when the graduate student rejoins during their MS3.

Administrative Functions

• The COTS will be a member of the UF MSTP Directorate which will meet regularly to coordinate Program Activities with the MPI’s, the Coordinator for Recruitment, Evaluation and Follow-up and other members of the Directorate.
• Coordination with UF colleges within as well as outside of the College of Medicine and Health Science Center for development of “customized models” for MD-PhD Scholars with research interests in designated PhD Programs outside the basic biomedical sciences.
• Support the MPIs in the preparation and submission of applications for MSTP T32, F30 and other NIH and Foundation funding opportunities to support MD-PhD training at UF.

Financial Functions 

• In collaboration with UF departments, medical school, insurance offices, and financial aid office, oversee important financial processes, such as stipend, insurance and tuition payments, and as well as Foundation/Endowment funds, etc and ensure timely payment.

Other duties as Assigned

• To fill in for the MD-PhD Program Coordinator for Recruitment, Evaluation, and Follow-up during times of vacation, illness, and other absences

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent organizational and training skills
• Ability to work in an academic environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of externally funded research training grant mechanisms and their administrations
• Ability to work independently to carry out agreed upon objectives and goals of the UF MSTP
• Awareness and actions supportive of UF MSTP’s commitment to diversity through the recruiting and
  retention of underrepresented minorities and disabled persons.
• Ability to work extended or odd hours as required for events that take place outside daily and weekly
  hours (e.g., grant application deadlines)

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.