Senior Academic Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Academic Affairs

Job Posting Title:

Senior Academic Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Academic Affairs

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Hiring Department:

College of Pharmacy

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes: insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program, and more.

The College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of perspectives and experiences.

This position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends to complete time-sensitive projects, attend events or facilitate educational programs.

Purpose
The Senior Academic Program Coordinator provides student and faculty-facing support in the professional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program for exams, core course and curricular implementation, assessment and innovation, and administrative and committee coordination.

Responsibilities

• Student Assessment Management: The college measures critical milestone achievements required for the Pharm.D. program throughout the academic year. This role trains new Pharm.D. students, instructors and teaching assistants on taking and administering assessments. Assists with editing and troubleshooting of exams and quizzes for instructors as needed. Administers and proctors exams as needed. Facilitates exam reviews and coordinates the scheduling, administration and proctoring for make-up and accommodated exams. Creates and publishes results for students. Manages and oversees the logistics of Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs). Leads the student ExamSoft Advisory Committee, working with students to implement best practices. Attends and presents at the annual ExamSoft Assessment Conference on behalf of the college.

• Core Sequence Course Support: The Pharm.D. core sequence courses—Pharmacy Practice labs and Pharmacotherapy courses—are team-taught among multiple faculty instructors. This role manages the lecture and exam schedule in coordination with faculty instructors; drafts and finalizes syllabi while preparing Canvas course sites; and follows up with faculty assigned to specific lectures to ensure smooth lecture scheduling.

• Curricular Innovations and Assessment: As an accredited professional degree program in pharmacy, the college is responsible for curriculum design, implementation and evaluation for the purposes of continuous improvement. This role assists Academic Affairs leadership and other faculty with ensuring that students can complete the essential functions and meet expected levels of engagement for graduation and ultimately pharmacy practice. Runs regular reports required to assess student learning, course rigor and performance over time. Facilitates other assessment-driven reports required for accreditation and other needs. Participates in the design and implementation of new innovations both in learning and teaching.

• Administrative Support: Provides professional administrative support to Academic Affairs faculty leadership and faculty committees, including scheduling, meeting records, writing/proofing, attending events and ensuring overall efficiency of the Academic Affairs portfolio. Supports program c