Assistant Director, Experiential Education

Palm Beach Atlantic University•West Palm Beach, FL

22h

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Experiential Education (ADEE) supports the Director of Experiential Education in leading, administering, and continually improving the school’s experiential education program. The role provides day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs), partnering with the Director to develop, implement, and evaluate the IPPE curriculum in compliance with ACPE standards. The ADEE also helps ensure students complete required immunization certification training and meet intern licensure requirements before participating in the experiential curriculum. The position supports preceptor development and communication and serves as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, with teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities aligned with the employee’s expertise and the School of Pharmacy’s needs. The ADEE partners with the Director on IPPE course development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement; develops and maintains IPPE policies and procedures; oversees IPPE site placement; supports preceptor orientation, training, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, assessment, and evaluation; implements the IPPE preceptor communication plan; and conducts site visits for quality assurance. The position teaches courses in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration as assigned by the Department Chair and Dean, pursues research and scholarly activity in the employee’s area of expertise, serves on committees as assigned, and performs other duties assigned by the Director of Experiential Education and Dean. The role requires a valid U.S. driver’s license, local travel using a personal vehicle, travel up to 10% of the time, occasional non-routine hours, and the ability to sit for prolonged periods.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of pharmacy practice experience.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and locally using a personal vehicle.
Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Demonstrated customer service orientation, professionalism, adaptability, attention to detail, confidentiality, conflict management, effective communication, project and time management, self-development, and teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to provide spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of Experiential Education in developing, implementing, evaluating, and continually improving IPPE courses in compliance with ACPE standards.
Provide day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of IPPE programming.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for IPPE programming.
Oversee site placement for IPPEs.
Assist with developing and delivering preceptor orientation and training.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining qualified IPPE preceptors.
Assist with the IPPE preceptor assessment and evaluation process.
Implement the IPPE preceptor communication plan.
Conduct site visits for quality assurance.
Help ensure students complete required immunization certification training and satisfy intern licensure requirements before beginning the experiential curriculum.
Teach courses in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration as assigned by the Department Chair and Dean.
Engage in research and scholarly pursuits in the employee’s area of expertise.
Serve on School of Pharmacy committees as assigned by the Dean or Director of Experiential Education.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Experiential Education and Dean.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and employer-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential personal and work-life support.
Wellness Program, including access to the Greene Complex Health & Fitness Center.
Retirement savings plan with a 7.25% employer match.
Generous paid holiday time off, including specified holidays and a two-week Christmas Break.
Vacation and sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Spiritual retreat days.
Tuition benefit for eligible full-time employees and their dependents for courses at PBA.
Free parking.
One complimentary meal per week in the Fraser Dining Hall.
10% discount at the PBA Campus Store.
Commuter discounts for Brightline and Tri-Rail.
Free admission to the Norton Museum of Art.