Assistant Dean, Student Affairs

SUMMARY

Start Date:

July 1, 2027

In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs provides leadership and oversight for the spiritual and professional development of pharmacy students. This role oversees student services, advising, pharmacy chapel, student organizations, and the school’s co-curriculum in collaboration with the Student Affairs Committee. The position is an integral part of the admissions process, partnering with the Dean and admissions leadership to support the recruitment and selection of qualified applicants.

The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs also serves as the primary liaison between the School of Pharmacy and university departments that support student success, including student services, health and wellness, chapel services, workship, counseling services, campus safety, technology services, and other student support functions.

The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs serves as a faculty member and fulfills teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities that complement the individual’s expertise and needs of the School of Pharmacy.

Student Services and Organizations Provides administrative oversight for student organizations and their activities.

Oversees the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of student programming, including orientation, leadership development activities, Lunch & Learn programs, community outreach initiatives, chapel programming, and workship programs.

Provides oversight and guidance to student leaders for the annual Community Health Fair.

Provides leadership in the administration of student professionalism issues involving the Professionalism and Honors Code (PHC).Participates in pharmacy admission and student interview activities and liaises with the Dean and the Director of Pharmacy Admissions.

Assigns and coordinates student advisors and oversees pharmacy student advising.

Provides leadership for All-School Assemblies and other school sponsored student events.

Oversees the selection, development, and support of student delegates.

Oversees the annual review and maintenance of the pharmacy student Policies and Procedures handbook, ensuring student behavioral and professional standards are clearly communicated and continuously monitored

Collaborates with University departments to coordinate student support services and facilitate access to wellness, counseling, spiritual life, campus safety, and other resources that promote student success.

Teaching and Scholarly Activities Maintains a faculty appointment and contributes to the pharmacy curriculum by coordinating and teaching courses as assigned.

Engages in scholarly research consistent with faculty expectations, annual performance evaluations, and promotion criteria.

Pharmacy Student Admissions and Pre-Pharmacy/Pharmacy Advising Provides leadership in pharmacy admissions and student interview activities and liaises with the Dean and the Director of Pharmacy Admissions.

Serves as an ex-officio member of the School of Pharmacy Student Recruitment and Admissions Committee (SRA).Oversees the school’s faculty advising program by assigning student advisors, supporting advising effectiveness, providing advisor development and training.

Serves as the primary liaison to and advisor for the PBA Pre-Pharmacy Society and collaborates with the admissions department to generate interest and recruitment in the Pre-Pharmacy Society.

Leadership of Co-Curriculum Provides leadership for the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the school’s co-curriculum in collaboration with the Student Affairs Committee (SAC).Service on Committees Serves as a member of the School of Pharmacy Executive Committee.

Serves as an ex-officio…