Coordinator, Pharmacy/Continuing Professional Development Programming

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, in coordination with the Director, educational activities nationally and internationally including, but not limited to, pre-program committee meetings, venue selections and negotiations, program development, program promotion and budget allowance. Manage the onboarding and scheduling of qualified speakers. Review content of speakers’ presentations and materials for objectivity and to ensure they meet accreditation agency rigor and non-commercialism standards. Oversee the development and maintenance of technological solutions which meet the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s (ACPE) CE reporting and accreditation requirements, assist participants gauge personal gaps in knowledge and match programming to meet those needs. Manage the marketing and promotion of educational activities to alumni and other regional, national, and international practitioners including the use of social media for businesses.Develop new continuing education offerings including, but not limited to, certificate training programs for practitioners. Coordinate logistics and outcome reporting for state grant-funded workforce development initiatives, including those related to biotechnology, public health, and other high-demand sectors.Develop, in coordination with the College of Pharmacy Office of Pharmacy Experiential Learning and the Department of Pharmacy Practice, learning activities offered for preceptors. Focus educational offerings on continuing professional development by providing opportunities for participants to assess gaps in knowledge and match programs to their needs. Deliver programming that helps participants fill gaps in knowledge and train students. Support the design, coordination, and delivery of biotechnology-focused training programs and certificate offerings in collaboration with College partners, state agencies, and external stakeholders.Collaborate with local pharmacy organizations (Rhode Island Pharmacists Association, Board of Pharmacy, etc.) to offer local and national programs. Supervise student workers and interns.Direct the CPD office activities, record keeping and operations to ensure compliance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards and continued accreditation status. Ensure that all ACPE and National Association for the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) guidelines and deadlines for electronic reporting of CE program participation are met. Interact with the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, regional pharmacy organizations and other agencies to obtain funding for educational programs. Oversee and facilitate industry representation, sponsorship, and support at CPD programs. Maintain existing co-sponsorship agreements for CPD programs and renew contracts as needed. Respond to requests for co-sponsorship of CPD programs. Explore further contracting out of accreditation for continuing education programs.Contribute to professional and college communications, marketing materials, newsletters and annual or special reports from the College of Pharmacy. Assist the Dean and the Director of Development in the identification and cultivation of alumni and friend development prospects. Assist the Director of Healthcare Workforce Development with the identification of funding sources for programs. Pursue and obtain external funding to support educational programs, submit grant applications and solicit program sponsorships and support. Engage with URI Foundation staff to obtain funding, where appropriate. Track deliverables, performance metrics, and timelines associated with grant-funded training programs and assist in preparing required reports to state agencies, including the RI Department of Labor and Training, RI Bio and the RI Life Sciences Hub. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as liaison between the Director or Dean and pharmacy, state, or regulatory organizations for educational programs. Continually develop, support, and expand ongoing and new workforce development programs.Perform other duties as assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Evidence of accreditation training by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education at time of appointment. LUX Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent, and the CPE Monitor Service. Required Qualifications REQUIRED:1. Bachelor’s degree.2. Minimum of three years accredited adult or continuing education experience.3. Demonstrated increasingly responsible event planning experience.4. Demonstrated technology project management experience (i.e., LUX Learning Management System (LMS) and the CPE Monitor Service).5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.7. Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts.8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.9. Must have evidence of accreditation training by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education at time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED: 1. Master’s degree.2. Demonstrated alumni programming and marketing experience.3. Willingness to travel.4. Demonstrated experience with Peoplesoft and Flywire. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. 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