Wu Tsai, Yale University
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Manager of Student and Postdoctoral Programs at the Wu Tsai Institute oversees and runs the Institute’s programs for postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Current programs include the Wu Tsai Postdoctoral Fellowships, the Wu Tsai Graduate Fellowships, and the Wu Tsai Summer Scholars. The incumbent is responsible for the overall execution and day-to-day administration of existing programs. The incumbent will oversee the growth of new programming targeted the broader community of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers at Yale whose interdisciplinary research interests align with the Institute. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that current and future Wu Tsai programs for graduate students and postdocs stimulate the interdisciplinary research and training of scientists at diverse career stages while also promoting an inclusive science environment.
Key responsibilities and programming areas: coordinates across schools and departments for the full cycle of recruiting, appointing, and reviewing of trainees; works within program budgets to achieve maximum impact and return on investment; develops and utilizes metrics to evaluate programs; in consultation with the Institute leadership, helps define and implement the priorities and strategic direction of the programs to align with the Institute’s mission; works with Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on overall program design; collaborates with the Communications Manager to develop marketing plans and outreach materials; in consultation with staff and faculty, develops and delivers professional development content in line with programmatic goals of the Institute and intentional practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other duties as assigned.
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