Education Program Coordinator III - School of Pharmacy

Summary

Work closely with Assistant Dean of Academic and Curricular Affairs to coordinate and execute program activities with a high degree of independence, with a particular focus on academic assessment, accreditation, compliance, database management, and data-informed decision-making. Serve as a subject-matter expert in assessment and accreditation processes, supporting continuous quality improvement through accurate data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

Primary Responsibilities  

• Interprets data results of increasing complexity using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining.

• Develops data collection, validation, and analysis tools to meet requirements of project.

• Review data for consistency, accuracy, and quality.

• Execute institutional or program activities with a high degree of independence (e.g., educational events, training, learner recruitment/interviews, orientation, schedules, and graduation).

• Maintain proficiency in accreditation, board and/or institutional requirements.  Manage activities related to these requirements to ensure full compliance with a high degree of independence.

• Guide the Designated Institutional Official, Program Director, Clerkship Director, Department Chair and/or other leaders on issues related to the requirements from accreditation agencies, national boards and/or affiliated institutions.

• Serve as primary liaison with faculty, administration, other departments, affiliated institutions, outside institutions and national organizations.

• Develop and maintain database(s) to track, schedule and record activities related to the institution, program(s) and/or learners. 

• Serve as an expert regarding information, support and problem solving on a wide range of issues for leaders, faculty, staff and learners.

• Coordinate recruitment of preceptors, instructors and speakers.

• Design and create brochures, flyers, handbooks and other educational materials.

• Coordinate assessment and evaluation activities with a high degree of independence.

• Monitor programmatic budgets. Lead or oversee the work of support staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

• Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

• Knowledge of academic assessment, accreditation, and compliance processes within higher education or health professions education.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable reports.

• Ability to develop, maintain, and validate data collection tools, databases, and reporting structures.

• Demonstrated proficiency in data quality assurance, including consistency, accuracy, and documentation standards.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of complex formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and data analysis functions to support assessment, reporting, and accreditation activities.

• Excellent communication and consultation skills, with the ability to guide faculty and administrators on assessment and accreditation requirements.

• High level of independence, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong customer focus and ability to build trust and effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Qualifications 

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree  

Minimum Required Experience: 5 years of related experience 

Preferred Education: Masters in Education                 

Preferred Experience: Experience supporting academic assessment, program evaluation, and accreditation activities in higher education or health professions education, including use of assessment or accreditation systems,