PharmD Pathways Program Coordinator - Duluth

About the Job

The PharmD Pathways Program Coordinator is a half-time position responsible for the successful development and implementation ofthe PharmD Pathways Program, a strategic initiative designed to increase awareness, access, and preparedness for pharmacy careersamong middle school, high school, and undergraduate students. ThePharmD Pathways Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Deanof Student Affairs, is a member of the Office of Admissions withinthe Division of Student Affairs in the College of Pharmacy, andalso works closely with the Associate Dean for Community, Advocacy,Resilience, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.) and other members of thegrant oversight team.

Additionally, this individual will collaborate closely with the Recruiting Coordinator to ensure that Pathway Program activities are well aligned with overall recruiting efforts for the PharmD program. This is a three-year positionfunded by a grant from the McKesson Foundation.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Cardsponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

• Lead the planning and execution of all PharmD Pathways Programactivities, 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, promotingcollaboration between program faculty, staff, and collaborators todevelop 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 pharmacycareer exploration and preparation for pharmacy school atidentified schools.
• Organize and manage site visits to local healthcare organizations and pharmacy practice sites.

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

• Collaborate with the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) andData Manager to develop and maintain 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 andmeet grant reporting requirements.
• Provide regular reports and program updates to college leadership, grant workgroup members, and the fundingorganization.

* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other dutiesto this position.

This position will be primarily based on the Duluth campus with frequent regional travel in Minnesota and the surrounding area. The position is eligible for a partially remote arrangement through the University’s Work. With Flexibility program, as events and activities allow. Hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours. Periodic travel to the other campuses is also expected.

This role includes work in a general office setting as well asregular travel in Minnesota and the surrounding region. This travelmay involve extended periods of standing, walking, and carrying/transporting materials for workshops and recruitingevents.

• 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
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  The nature of this role requires frequent travel to locations without access to public transit, so a valid driver’slicense is…