Indianapolis, IN

Department

MEDICAL & MOLECULAR GENETICS (IN-MMGE-IUINA)

Department Information

One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. The department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains current Genetic Counseling (GC) student records to track and facilitate students' progression to graduation in addition to facilitating GC Program alumni's documentation needs for obtaining board certification.
• Familiarizes themselves with the academic and extracurricular prerequisites of the program as well as the program's basic academic structure in order to address basic program email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Helps to facilitate functions of the Indiana University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program (IUGCGP) Professional Development Review Panel and IUGCGP Admission Committee and contributes to the facilitation of new GC program initiatives in curriculum, clinical practicums, research projects and student recruitment.
• Manages the GC Program CAS, organizes, and maintains all documentation related to annual student applications and admissions; facilitates spring semester meetings of the IUGCGP Admission Committee, and coordinates student interviews and follow-up correspondence with applicants.

General Responsibilities

• Conducts research and compiles materials and information for departmental programs.
• Prepares records of program activities; oversees and ensures the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
• Reviews the policies and procedures involved in departmental programs; suggests improvements; and ensures that rules comply with university standards.
• Analyzes data and information generated or produced by program; writes reports and other written materials based on this data.
• Verifies the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by program; resolves any discrepancies or problems.
• Responds to requests for program information by staff, students, and faculty; handles any necessary correspondence.
• Serves as liaison for department; coordinates activities and exchanges information.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of related work experience.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Preferred

• Strong organizational skills.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IUPUI

Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Program Management

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