PharmD Pathways Program Coordinator

Summary

The Pharm

D Pathways Program Coordinator is a half‑time position responsible for the successful development and implementation of the Pharm

D Pathways Program, a strategic initiative designed to increase awareness, access, and preparedness for pharmacy careers among middle school, high school, and undergraduate students. The position is supported by a three‑year grant from the McKesson Foundation and reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

50% Program Development and Coordination

• Lead the planning and execution of all Pharm
  
  D Pathways Program activities, including at least 15 outreach events annually, reaching an anticipated 300 students.
• Coordinate the flagship Pha Rx (Pharmacy Readiness and Exploration) Immersion Program, a week‑long summer program for high school students. This includes managing logistics, recruitment, curriculum development, and student support.
• Lead and coordinate the Pathways Program workgroup, promoting collaboration between program faculty, staff, and collaborators to develop and execute program activities.
• Collaborate with the Duluth Promise initiative partners, including local schools, colleges, and the city of Duluth, to facilitate coordinated activities and programming.
• Schedule and oversee in‑person and virtual classroom visits, presentations, and hands‑on workshops on topics like pharmacy career exploration and preparation for pharmacy school at identified schools.
• Organize and manage site visits to local healthcare organizations and pharmacy practice sites.

25% Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

• Expand and nurture relationships with specific partner institutions including local and regional middle schools, high schools, colleges, and community organizations.

25% Program Administration and Evaluation

• Collaborate with the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and Data Manager to develop and maintain a system for tracking program participants and activities.
• Manage the program budget.
• Create program communications including webpages, recruiting materials, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation to assess program effectiveness and meet grant reporting requirements.
• Provide regular reports and program updates to college leadership, grant workgroup members, and the funding organization.

The position will be primarily based on the Duluth campus with frequent regional travel in Minnesota and the surrounding area. Hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours and periodic travel to the other campuses.

This role includes work in a general office setting as well as regular travel in Minnesota. Travel may involve extended periods of standing, walking, and carrying materials for workshops and recruiting events.

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or master’s degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge typically acquired through experience in admissions, recruiting, project management, or other related experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Note:
  
  The nature of this role requires frequent travel to locations without access to public transit, so a valid driver’s license is necessary. Fleet and/or rental vehicles are available for travel required in this role.

• Experience working with youth in an educational, outreach, extracurricular, or related capacity.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to College’s values.

Pay Range: $28.75 - $30.75, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 50% Appointment
Position Type: P&A Staff

Benefits include competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities, medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, University HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, employee wellbeing program, retirement plans, financial counseling services, and an…