Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL seeks an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to lead spiritual and professional development for pharmacy students. The role oversees student services, advising, chapel, organizations, and the co-curriculum, partnering with admissions leadership to recruit qualified applicants.
The position includes faculty duties and scholarly activity, with collaboration across university departments to promote student success and wellness.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in pharmacy or equivalent; pharmacy practice background preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in pharmacy practice.
- Faculty appointment with teaching, scholarly activity, and service expectations.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for student services, advising, and campus activities.
- Coordinate the School of Pharmacy co-curriculum and chapel programming.
- Oversee pharmacy student admissions and interviews; liaise with the Dean and Admissions Director.
- Supervise staff and coordinate with university departments to support student success.
- Teach courses and engage in scholarly work as a faculty member.
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Job Details: Job Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach - West Palm Beach, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Doctoral, Salary Range: $115000.00 - $120000.00Salary, SUMMARY
Start Date: July 1, 2027
In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs provides leadership and oversight for the spiritual and professional development of pharmacy students. This role oversees student services, advising, pharmacy chapel, student organizations, and the school’s co-curriculum in collaboration with the Student Affairs Committee. The position is an integral part of the admissions process, partnering with the Dean and admissions leadership to support the recruitment and selection of qualified applicants. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs also serves as the primary liaison between the School of Pharmacy and university departments that support student success, including student services, health and wellness, chapel services, workship, counseling services, campus safety, technology services, and other student support functions.
The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs serves as a faculty member and fulfills teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities that complement the individual’s expertise and needs of the School of Pharmacy.
- Provides administrative oversight for student organizations and their activities.
- Oversees the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of student programming, including orientation, leadership development activities, Lunch & Learn programs, community outreach initiatives, chapel programming, and workship programs.
- Provides oversight and guidance to student leaders for the annual Community Health Fair.
- Provides leadership in the administration of student professionalism issues involving the Professionalism and Honors Code (PHC).
- Participates in pharmacy admission and student interview activities and liaises with the Dean and the Director of Pharmacy Admissions.
- Assigns and coordinates student advisors and oversees pharmacy student advising.
- Provides leadership for All-School Assemblies and other school sponsored student events.
- Oversees the selection, development, and support of student delegates.
- Oversees the annual review and maintenance of the pharmacy student Policies and Procedures handbook, ensuring student behavioral and professional standards are clearly communicated and continuously monitored
- Collaborates with University departments to coordinate student support services and facilitate access to wellness, counseling, spiritual life, campus safety, and other resources that promote student success.
- Maintains a faculty appointment and contributes to the pharmacy curriculum by coordinating and teaching courses as assigned.
- Engages in scholarly research consistent with faculty expectations, annual performance evaluations, and promotion criteria.
- Provides leadership in pharmacy admissions and student interview activities and liaises with the Dean and the Director of Pharmacy Admissions.
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the School of Pharmacy Student Recruitment and Admissions Committee (SRA).
- Oversees the school’s faculty advising program by assigning student advisors, supporting advising effectiveness, providing advisor development and training.
- Serves as the primary liaison to and advisor for the PBA Pre-Pharmacy Society and collaborates with the admissions department to generate interest and recruitment in the Pre-Pharmacy Society.
- Provides leadership for the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the school’s co-curriculum in collaboration with the Student Affairs Committee (SAC).
- Serves as a member of the School of Pharmacy Executive Committee.
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the School of Pharmacy Student Recruitment and Admissions Committee (SRA).
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC).
- Supervises the Coordinator of Student Services.
- Provides coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to assign direct reports.
EDUCATION
Doctorate degree in pharmacy-specific discipline required, or equivalent experience required. Pharmacy practice background preferred.
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience in pharmacy practice.
- Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
- Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
- Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues, connects data points through analysis and logical conclusions/actionable strategies.
- Confidentiality – Maintains the necessary confidentiality and discretion required for the position
- Conflict Management – Functions professionally and wisely during difficult conversations, while under stress, and while managing challenging situations.
- Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
- Establishes Trust – Gains the confidence of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, and vulnerable.
- Leadership/Influence – Ability to motivate, coach and develop others, as well as influence a group of people to achieve common goals, and implement university strategies. Strong supervisory skills.
- Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
- Project and Time Management – Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally.
- Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Join a Christ-first university community committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and investing in the well-being of its employees. Palm Beach Atlantic University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 Good Friday and Easter Monday; the day before and after Thanksgiving; 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
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