Associate Program Director Genetic Counselor — Murray

About the Role

The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counselor to serve a dual mission of clinical care and academic leadership. This position is uniquely structured to balance 40% clinical responsibilities with 60% dedicated to serving as the Associate Program Director of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC).

As the Associate Program Director, you will manage, coordinate, and facilitate all aspects of the graduate program. Your leadership will be essential in preparing accreditation reports, serving as a course director for didactic courses, and representing the UUGPGC at national meetings and conferences. You will also act as a vital liaison between the program, the Graduate School, the School of Medicine, and participating departments.

On the clinical side, you will provide genetic counseling services in general genetics and pediatric specialties clinics under the Division of Medical Genetics. Clinical activities will take place at Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, the University of Utah Hospital, and various outreach clinics within and outside Utah. The role expects a commitment to academic work encompassing clinical care, practice advancement, education, investigation, administration, and advocacy.

About the Team

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We value candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Hiring Process

Interested individuals should apply for the position at utah.peopleadmin.com. The application requires a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and a Personal Statement detailing your clinical, research, teaching, and administrative experience.

For additional information about the position, please contact Karin Dent, MS, Program Director of UUGPGC, at karin.dent@hsc.utah.edu.

Work location

Work model: On-site

418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States

Murray, Utah

Key Responsibilities

check_circleServe as a course director and teach didactic courses in genetic counseling
check_circleRepresent the Graduate Program at national meetings and conferences
check_circleServe as a liaison between the Graduate Program and the Graduate School, School of Medicine, and participating departments
check_circleProvide genetic counseling services in general genetics and pediatric specialties clinics
check_circleEngage in academic work including clinical practice advancement, education, investigation, administration, and advocacy
check_circlePrepare accreditation reports for the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling
check_circleConduct clinical activities at Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics
check_circleManage, coordinate, and facilitate all aspects of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling

Requirements

verifiedMinimum of master's degree in genetic counseling
verifiedCertification in Genetic Counseling from ABGC or ABMG or equivalent
verifiedCurrent license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in Utah
verifiedMinimum of 5 years of experience in genetic counseling
verifiedTeaching and research experience in genetic counseling

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Genetic Counseling, American Board Of Genetic Counseling, American Board Of Medical Genetics.

Education: Minimum of master's degree in genetic counseling required.

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In this Associate Program Director at University of Utah - Employment role, you will serve as a course director and teach didactic courses in genetic counseling; represent the graduate program at national meetings and conferences; serve as a liaison between the graduate program and the graduate school, school of medicine, and participating departments; and provide genetic counseling services in general genetics and pediatric specialties clinics.

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University of Utah - Employment is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum of master's degree in genetic counseling; Certification in Genetic Counseling from ABGC or ABMG or equivalent; Current license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in Utah; Minimum of 5 years of experience in genetic counseling; and Teaching and research experience in genetic counseling.

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Educational requirements for this role: Minimum of master's degree in genetic counseling required.

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