Biomedical Program Coordinator

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About this opportunity:

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function

The primary responsibility for this position is to provide administrative support for the Directors of the Masters, PhD, and Biomedical Sciences Programs. This includes assisting with all aspects of the programs and performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage Communications

• Respond to program inquiries and maintain student communication lists.
• Assist in tracking applicants through university systems (i.e. Stellic).
• Serve as a program communication liaison with faculty and administration.

Assist with event planning

• Assist with organization/preparation of student orientation and faculty-student mixer events.
• Assist with organization and marketing of Fall Seminar Series.

Assist with program management

• Assist with administration and tracking of TA evaluations.
• Assign student offices and maintain an office space inventory.
• Help to maintain program handbooks and websites.
• Participate in professional training and development as necessary.
• Act as back-up for the program directors.

Manage applications and track student progress

• Manage student degree audit requests and maintain the accuracy of digital degree records, including processing exemptions and resolving record discrepancies
• Track applications.
• Assist with tracking student progress through the programs (coursework, milestones, paperwork).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Biology, biomedical science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of office administrative/secretarial or related experience,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with online portal software systems.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Tim Carter tccarter@bsu.edu

Important: Please follow the upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below.

NOTE: Do not use the autofill feature for your resume.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Applications must be received before 12:01 AM on September 23, 2026.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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