Dean, School of Pharmacy

Manchester University•Fort Wayne, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Manchester University seeks a collaborative, accountable, and forward-thinking Dean to provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the School of Pharmacy at its Fort Wayne campus. The School’s programs include the Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics, and Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, as well as related dual-degree and graduate certificate offerings. The Dean will co-lead the College of Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy alongside the Dean of the School of Health Professions and Nursing. The Dean will guide academic innovation, strengthen academic quality and accreditation readiness, support faculty development and scholarship, build external partnerships, and develop enrollment pathways and academic offerings responsive to workforce needs. The role calls for an organized, transparent leader who follows through on commitments, advocates for faculty, encourages collaboration, communicates clearly, and translates strategic priorities into action. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It includes occasional travel and periodic evening and weekend responsibilities. Manchester University describes its total rewards package as including over four weeks of paid time off and University holidays, tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, mission-driven university community.

Requirements

Terminal degree in pharmacy.
Significant experience with accreditation, curriculum oversight, academic assessment, and program development.
Familiarity with HLC, ACPE, and/or ACEND accreditation standards.
Demonstrated academic or administrative leadership experience.
Strong organizational, supervisory, budgetary, and team-building skills.
A record of building productive relationships with faculty, staff, students, trustees, community partners, and professional organizations.
Ability to make informed decisions, communicate expectations, and promote accountability.
Collaborative leadership style that values faculty expertise, shared governance, and transparent communication.
Commitment to student success, inclusive excellence, innovation, and Manchester University’s mission.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to represent the University with professionalism and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience developed through academic administration, pharmacy education, healthcare, industry, research, accreditation, or related settings is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for the School and align its goals with University and college priorities.
Lead and support department chairs, program directors, faculty, and staff in curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
Lead School operations, budget planning, personnel decisions, policy development, and resource allocation.
Promote sustainable enrollment growth and sound fiscal stewardship.
Champion faculty advocacy, professional development, mentoring, scholarship, and research collaboration.
Foster open communication, shared accountability, inclusive leadership, and effective collaboration.
Strengthen student recruitment, retention, licensure readiness, career preparation, and professional development.
Cultivate relationships with alumni, advisory boards, healthcare organizations, industry partners, professional associations, and community stakeholders.
Support fundraising and alumni engagement in partnership with University Advancement and Alumni Relations.
Represent the School in University governance and external academic, regulatory, and professional settings.
Co-lead the College of Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy alongside the Dean of the School of Health Professions and Nursing.