North Carolina Central University/BRITE
The Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Enterprise (BRITE) Center for Excellence is dedicated to providing biotech and pharmaceutical sciences education to our North Carolina Central University students. This effort is part of the statewide initiative, funded by GoldenLeaf Foundation - $20.1 million dollars to build a brand new facility with 52,000 sq ft. to make North Carolina a premier provider of skilled workers for the biotechnology industry.
Our goal is to provide BRITE students with an education and skill set that will give them the competitive advantage in the biotech/biomanufacturing workplace. This is accomplished through innovation in curriculum developed by BRITE faculty and strategic placement of students in industrial internships.
Academic Advisor
Description:
North Carolina Central University invites applications for an academic advisor and undergraduate recruiter for the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE). BRITE is a component of the NCBIOIMPACT, a partnership of education, industry, and non-profit organizations built to meet the workforce needs of North Carolina's life sciences industry. The institute’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences administers B.S. and M.S. curricula to provide the state’s 450 biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and pharmaceutical companies with scientists who are well-prepared with technological and leadership skills to pursue careers in the industry.
The candidate will serve a critical role in student recruitment and retention for the program. The candidate will be expected to build relationships with high school science teachers/administrators and community college faculty/administrators throughout the state of North Carolina. Strategic recruitment activities and events will be planned and executed based on data gathered from the relationships.
Task & Duties:
The candidate will design and execute student orientation activities, guide students in defining their educational goals and objectives, and facilitate the selection of appropriate courses to satisfy university and major/minor requirements. The candidate will help students identify challenges that may impede their academic program and propose strategies for improving academic performance or make referrals to appropriate university support services. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate records and documentation for preparation and submission of recruitment and retention activity reports.
The candidate will collaborate with the BRITE Industrial Relations Manager and the NCCU Public Relations Office to develop and implement BRITE marketing and communication activities. Tasks include developing content for feature stories, press releases, print materials and a variety of media products. The candidate will also take the lead in planning BRITE outreach activities and events.
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics,
- Minimum 2 years experience as a licensed High school Biology, Chemistry, or Physics teacher or minimum 2 years teaching at a community college or 4-year institution
- Knowledge of NC high school policy, curriculum and graduation requirements
- Excellent communication, organization, writing and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
How To Apply
Email, Fax, or Mail resumes to:
- 919-530-6600
- Wallace Cooper
c/o
NCCU’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE)
1801 Fayetteville St.
Durham, NC 27707
Contact Information:
Job Code: 6090-1010-4916-052
Wallace
Cooper
North Carolina Central University/BRITE
Durham, NC 27707
E-mail: wcooper@nccu.edu
Posted February 17, 2010.