Academic Administration Fellow

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a one-year Academic Administration Fellowship. This role is designed to enhance your skills in organizational administration, academic affairs, and teaching, providing you with a unique opportunity to develop competencies that will boost your career in higher education. You will manage key administrative processes, support faculty, and engage in exciting projects that shape the future of pharmacy education. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

University-paid life and disability insurance

Retirement match

Generous parental leave

Access to library resources

Access to fitness facilities

Access to university events

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. required prior to the start of the fellowship.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative processes for the office of the dean.
• Support faculty and academic affairs.
• Coordinate, implement, or support programming for students.

Skills

Passion for pharmacy

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in interprofessional teamwork

Excellent time management

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Leadership style emphasizing openness

Cultural competency

Education

Pharm.D.

1 year of research experience

Tools

Learning management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO

Education Level: Doctorate

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Academic - Teaching, research, service

Description

The historic St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy invites applications for a one-year Academic Administration Fellowship. This fellowship will develop knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes in organizational administration, college service, academic and student affairs, teaching, and scholarship that will improve the fellow’s competitiveness for an academic or administrative position in higher education.

You will develop advanced competencies in:

• organizational administration
• college service
• academic and student affairs
• teaching
• scholarship

You will have an opportunity to:

• manage administrative processes for the office of the dean and college of pharmacy
• support faculty
• support academic affairs by participating in oversight of the comprehensive assessment plan
• provide management of college and departmental budgets and accounting activities
• coordinate preceptor development and curricular redesign within experiential curricula
• organize and facilitate college committee functions
• supervise student workers
• coordinate, implement, or support programming and events for students in conjunction with other staff
• assist as a skills lab instructor, practicum assessor, and/or lecturer in certain courses based on interest, knowledge, and business need
• develop a unique pharmacy pathway for students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, or conduct other approved research
• pursue a master’s degree in public health throughout the program, if desired.

Qualifications

To succeed you will need:

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Pharm.D. prior to the start of the fellowship
• Passion for pharmacy
• Knowledge of and experience in the current practice of pharmacy
• Experience in interprofessional teamwork
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders)
• Familiarity with learning management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in team-based learning
• Excellent time management
• Excellent project management
• Strong attention to detail
• Quantitative skills
• Analytical skills
• Literature search and evaluation
• Embodies UHSP Core Values: Discovery, Diversity, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, and Service
• Leadership style that emphasizes openness, consultation, and shared governance
• Incorporates cultural competency

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Pharm.D. conferred by UHSP/STLCOP
• Experience coordinating schedules
• Experience working on multiple projects with congruent timelines
• Experience leading/managing complex projects
• Experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or organizational leader
• Prior rotation or work experience in the Dean’s Office or similar administrative positions
• 1 year of research experience
• Knowledge of cognitive and moral student development issues

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of intent, a CV, and two letters of reference through the University’s online application portal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Benefits:

UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holiday, sick and vacation time. University employees have access to library resources, fitness facilities, cafeteria, and university events.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service. Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.