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The Associate Director, Fellowships & Professional Learning reports to the Senior Vice President, Scientific Programs and Awards, and leads the strategy, execution, and growth of the Academy’s scientific Fellowships & Professional Learning portfolio. This includes programs such as the Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience and the Science Alliance program for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. The portfolio advances the Academy’s mission by supporting exceptional early-career scientists through direct research funding and structured mentorship, while equipping a global community of researchers with the critical skills to navigate diverse career pathways and strengthen the scientific workforce.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Fellowships & Professional Learning portfolio in partnership with the SVP, aligning programs with the Academy’s mission and growth objectives
Translate strategic priorities into actionable program plans and clearly communicate goals, timelines, and expectations across internal teams
Drive the development and continuous improvement of Fellowships & Professional Learning programs, including workshops, seminars, cohort-based learning experiences, structured mentorship initiatives, and related convenings and events
Oversee Fellowships administration and lead portfolio-wide impact assessment and reporting, including tracking participant progress and outcomes, and delivering high-quality reporting to funders, sponsors, institutional partners, and members
Lead and oversee Program Managers in the design, delivery, and evaluation of Fellowship & Professional Learning programs
Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships with NYC-based, U.S. national, and international academic institutions, research organizations, and other stakeholders
Play a key role in revenue generation and cost-recovery goals by partnering with the Advancement team to secure funding
Collaborate with the Finance team on budget development, financial tracking, and reporting
Coordinate with internal departments to plan and execute Fellowships selection, orientation, engagement activities, and related events in the U.S. and internationally
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in academia, industry, nonprofit/NGO, higher education, publishing, or government
Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and scaling Fellowship and/or Professional Learning programs, preferably for scientific, technical, or academic audiences
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex scientific information outside your own area of expertise
Strong project management skills
demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across teams and partners
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
ability to work with scientists, educators, and stakeholders across sectors
Comfort with program budgeting and financial tracking
ability to support cost-recovery models and reporting to funders and leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ability to propose improvements based on data and feedback
High level of professionalism, integrity, and judgment
collaborative team player committed to the Academy’s mission
Nice to have:
Experience in nonprofit, higher education, continuing education, or workforce development environments strongly preferred
Experience developing successful funding proposals, securing sponsorship, or building partnerships that support program growth and sustainability strongly preferred
Experience working with or applying adult learning principles, instructional design, or participant-centered program design approaches are desirable
What we offer:
affordable health insurance
retirement plan with matching employer contributions