Regional Coordinator (Clinical Instructor)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Coordinator serves as a faculty representative of the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences within an assigned rural Colorado region. This part-time, 0.2 FTE position is expected to require approximately eight hours per week and advances the School’s educational mission through professional outreach, student recruitment, mentoring, experiential education support, and engagement with healthcare and community partners. The coordinator promotes CU Pharmacy’s academic programs and professional pathways; provides educational programming on rural health and pharmacy practice; supports workforce development; and builds relationships that strengthen the School’s regional presence. Working with the Office of Experiential Programs, the Office of Student Affairs, regional Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), preceptors, and community stakeholders, the coordinator supports student success through recruitment, advising, co-curricular learning, and professional development. The role also supports experiential education by recruiting and assisting preceptors, assessing student learning experiences, facilitating regional partnerships, and serving as a liaison to improve educational opportunities and healthcare initiatives. The position is remote, but the employee must reside in the rural Colorado region represented and be able to travel within the designated region. Four positions will be hired from this search.

Requirements

PharmD degree.
Experience in education, healthcare, advising, recruitment, outreach, or community engagement.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the designated region.
Reliable telephone and internet access.
Reside in the rural Colorado region being represented.
Strong understanding of the pharmacist’s role and contributions on the healthcare team.
Ability to work independently as a remote, Colorado region-based member of the CU Pharmacy team.
Commitment to inclusive outreach practices.
Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
Ability to manage regional responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Planning and organizing ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with AHEC centers, experiential education, health professions, or rural communities.
Demonstrated familiarity with Colorado healthcare systems and pharmacy practice environments.

Responsibilities

Represent CU Pharmacy in the regional pharmacy community through professional service, educational outreach, and engagement with healthcare partners.
Promote CU Pharmacy’s mission, values, academic programs, and professional pathways.
Build relationships with local partners, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.
Provide regional education sessions for local pharmacists and student pharmacists on rotation, covering disease management or rural pharmacy topics.
Identify opportunities for students to complete co-curricular activities.
Work with the CU Pharmacy admissions team on recruitment strategies and efforts.
Mentor and coach prospective and admitted pharmacy students.
Review and provide feedback on admitted students’ experiential workbooks and portfolios.
Facilitate regional co-curricular learning and professional development, including mentoring students, delivering educational presentations, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
Partner with AHEC staff and local community organizations and members to identify additional housing options for students completing regional experiential rotations.
Serve as an informational resource for local pharmacists implementing direct patient care activities.
Facilitate communication among CU Pharmacy, regional partners, and MOUD network stakeholders to support student experiential learning and regional educational initiatives.
Recruit preceptors and rotation placement sites in the region.
Oversee and assess student experiential learning activities in collaboration with preceptors and the Office of Experiential Programs.
Assist with preceptor onboarding and professional development, including sharing resources and training opportunities.