Biotechnology Program Coordinator

About This Role

This role plays a central part in advancing the Biotechnology (BIT) Program, supporting its students, faculty, and partners. The Program Coordinator serves as the program expert and a trusted advisor to students, helping them navigate academic programs, connect with opportunities, and achieve their educational and professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise BIT undergraduate and graduate students on degree requirements, course planning, enrollment, and academic progression
• Coordinate courses, instructors, classrooms, catalog updates, and graduate program activities
• Maintain accurate student records and monitor enrollment, progression, and completion
• Manage program records, databases, calendars, and operational resources
• Lead data analysis, longitudinal tracking, and sponsor reporting for BIT programs, including NSF REU and NIH T32
• Monitor program and budget information and provide leadership with insights to support planning and decision-making
• Lead BIT communications, website content, marketing, and outreach to showcase program opportunities
• Coordinate seminars, workshops, recruitment activities, visitors, and other program events
• Manage announcements, calendars, and communication channels to keep students and stakeholders informed and engaged
• Serve as a primary resource for BIT students, faculty, staff, and partners, helping them navigate program processes and university systems
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, presentations, reports, and other activities that support effective program operations
• Take ownership of day-to-day program needs, solve problems, and help advance the BIT program’s goals and student experience

Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service and accuracy