Dean, School of Pharmacy: Lead Innovation & Student Success

Manchester University; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Community and collaboration

Fort Wayne living

Job summary

Manchester University in Fort Wayne, Indiana, invites a collaborative, accountable leader to serve as Dean of the School of Pharmacy. This 12-month exempt leadership role oversees the Doctor of Pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, and nutrition programs, including related dual-degree offerings.

You will provide strategic direction, lead curriculum development, accreditation readiness, budget decisions, and faculty development while building partnerships with healthcare systems, industry, and the

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in pharmacy.
• Experience with accreditation, curriculum oversight, 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.
• Record of building productive relationships with faculty, staff, students, trustees, community partners, and professional organizations.
• Collaborative leadership style that values faculty expertise, shared governance, and transparent communication.
• Commitment to student success, inclusive excellence, innovation, and Manchester University's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the School and align its goals with University and college priorities.
• Lead 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, and community stakeholders.
• Support fundraising and alumni engagement in partnership with University Advancement and Alumni Relations.
• Represent the School in University governance and in external academic, regulatory, and professional settings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Faculty development

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or terminal degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Manchester University in Fort Wayne, Indiana, invites a collaborative, accountable leader to serve as Dean of the School of Pharmacy. This 12-month exempt leadership role oversees the Doctor of Pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, and nutrition programs, including related dual-degree offerings.

You will provide strategic direction, lead curriculum development, accreditation readiness, budget decisions, and faculty development while building partnerships with healthcare systems, industry, and the