IPE Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Center for Health Interprofessional Practice and Education

Job Posting Title:

IPE Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Center for Health Interprofessional Practice and Education

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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:

Jun 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

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; flexible work arrangements 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.

General Notes

Primarily remote with expectation to work on-site as needed for meetings, events, and other job-related assignments. Remote hours are M-F from 8am–5pm CST.  

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

Position duration is for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal/continuation.

Invited applicants will complete a brief writing assessment during interview.

Purpose

The Center for Health Interprofessional Practice and Education serves as the central leadership and coordinating unit that advances interprofessional education (IPE) programming for students, faculty, and practitioners from the health professions schools at the university. The Administrative Program Coordinator reports to the Director and Assistant Director to support the Center’s mission and goals. Key support categories include, but are not limited to, coordinating curricular IPE programming, coordinating events, supporting program evaluations, assisting with communications, website, and social media, supporting committees and partnerships, and coordinating purchasing and business operations in support of the Director, Assistant Director, and overall program.

Responsibilities

• Curricular IPE Programming: Assists the development, implementation, and maintenance of educational programs for students and other advanced learners (e.g., medical residents and fellows), builds and manages Canvas course sites, and tracks student completion of assignments.

• Event Planning: Coordinates with relevant departments and vendors to plan events, trainings, and workshops, including venue reservations, catering, parking validation, and other logistical support. Assists in the execution of events. The center leads 13-15 events annually.

• Center Operations: Schedules meetings, supports university-level committees and task forces, prepares materials for meetings and programming, assists with database management, coordinates the awarding of micro-credentials, and supports other tasks related to office operations, purchasing, and travel.

• Professional Communication: Creates written correspondence (e.g., emails, news releases, letters, invitations, acknowledgements); utilizes marketing software for events and emails; updates center website and social media accounts; assists with creating marketing materials and program evaluation reports.

• Other relevant duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience coordinating or administering a program

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite Products (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Must be organized and self-motivated

• Must be comfortable with Zoom almost daily; must have a remote work environment that supports daily professional Zo