The School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking a Program Director to lead the launch of a pioneering part-time Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences. This role calls for a creative leader who will collaborate with SPS leadership and the Center for Life Sciences to develop forward-thinking courses, manage program logistics, and support student success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of life sciences education at MCPHS.This is a full-time temporary position for 24 months from the start date, renewable contingent on funding and need.

Program Development and Management: (60%)
• Lead development of the BS degree program curriculum, ensuring it meets academic standards and industry needs, as well as preparing students for entry into the life sciences field.
• Research alternative course formats and terms to support flexibility and retention (intensive semester sessions, weekends, winter term, and hybrid modalities).
• Collaborate with faculty, curriculum committee members, and industry experts to create innovative and comprehensive course offerings.
• Work with the Dean and Assistant Dean to implement the processes and technologies needed to serve a part-time, non-traditional student population.
• Develop program objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment methods.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Work with Assistant Dean and frontline offices at MCPHS to determine academic and enrollment policies.
• Monitor and assess program effectiveness, adjusting to improve quality and outcomes.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor faculty members, ensuring they are aligned with the program’s goals and standards.

Student Success and Industry Engagement: (40%)
• Work with marketing and other internal stakeholders to develop and implement student recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and talented student body.
• Provide academic advising and support to students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals.
• Address student concerns and facilitate a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Integrate feedback from industry stakeholders to ensure the program remains relevant and aligned with workforce needs.
• Organize experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Report regularly to the Assistant Dean and other institutional leadership on program progress and outcomes.
• Contributes to sustaining and enhancing an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in life sciences field such as pharmacy, biotech, academia, or healthcare
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Preferred:
• Master’s degree in related field or in education/higher education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a higher education setting with an adult, part-time, or online student population.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or advising students.
• Hands-on experience with Colleague or other large, integrated student information systems, Elevate and/or Salesforce is helpful.

Physical Requirements:
• Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between classrooms, offices and floors of buildings
• Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksites and events during scheduled work hours and occasionally on evenings or weekends.
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

About Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.

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