PharmD Pathways Program Coordinator - Duluth

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and generous time off

Professional training opportunities

Medical/dental/pharmacy plans

Retirement plans

HSA contributions

Job summary

University of Minnesota seeks a half-time PharmD Pathways Program Coordinator to develop and implement outreach activities for middle school, high school, and undergraduate students. The role reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in the College of Pharmacy and collaborates with the CARE and grant oversight teams.

The position includes coordinating the PhaRx Immersion Program, managing a program budget, and creating communications.

Qualifications

• Lead the planning and execution of PharmD Pathways Program activities.
• Coordinate the PhaRx Immersion Program, including logistics, recruitment, and curriculum development.
• Lead Pathways Program workgroup to foster collaboration among faculty, staff, and partners.
• Collaborate with Duluth Promise partners to coordinate activities.
• Schedule and oversee in-person and virtual classroom visits and hands-on workshops.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach to middle schools, high schools, and colleges.
• Manage the program budget and communications (webpages, flyers, newsletters).
• Evaluate program effectiveness and prepare grant reports.

Skills

Project management

Recruiting

Admissions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM

Job description

About the Job

The PharmD Pathways Program Coordinator is a half-time positionresponsible for the successful development and implementation ofthe PharmD Pathways Program, a strategic initiative designed toincrease awareness, access, and preparedness for pharmacy careersamong middle school, high school, and undergraduate students. ThePharmD Pathways Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Deanof Student Affairs, is a member of the Office of Admissions withinthe Division of Student Affairs in the College of Pharmacy, andalso works closely with the Associate Dean for Community, Advocacy,Resilience, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.) and other members of thegrant oversight team. Additionally, this individual willcollaborate closely with the Recruiting Coordinator to ensure thatPathway Program activities are well aligned with overall recruitingefforts for the PharmD program. This is a three-year positionfunded by a grant from the McKesson Foundation.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Cardsponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT trainingprogram.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Coordination (50%)

• Lead the planning and execution of all PharmD Pathways Programactivities, including at least 15 outreach events annually,reaching an anticipated 300 students.
• Coordinate the flagship PhaRx (Pharmacy Readiness andExploration) Immersion Program, a week-long summer program for highschool students. This includes managing logistics, recruitment,curriculum development, and student support.
• Lead and coordinate the Pathways Program workgroup, promotingcollaboration between program faculty, staff, and collaborators todevelop and execute program activities.
• Collaborate with the Duluth Promise initiative partners,including local schools, colleges, and the city of Duluth, tofacilitate coordinated activities and programming.
• Schedule and oversee in-person and virtual classroom visits,presentations, and hands-on workshops on topics like pharmacycareer exploration and preparation for pharmacy school atidentified schools.
• Organize and manage site visits to local healthcareorganizations and pharmacy practice sites.

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach (25%)

• Expand and nurture relationships with specific partnerinstitutions including local and regional middle schools, highschools, colleges, and community organizations.

Program Administration and Evaluation (25%)

• Collaborate with the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) andData Manager to develop and maintain system for tracking programparticipants and activities.
• Manage the program budget.
• Create program communications including webpages, recruitingmaterials, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation to assess program effectiveness andmeet grant reporting requirements.
• Provide regular reports and program updates to collegeleadership, grant workgroup members, and the fundingorganization.

* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other dutiesto this position.

Work arrangements

This position will be primarily based on the Duluth campus withfrequent regional travel in Minnesota and the surrounding area. Theposition is eligible for a partially remote arrangement through theUniversity’s Work. With Flexibility program, as events andactivities allow. Hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, with some evening and weekend hours. Periodictravel to the other campuses is also expected.

Working Conditions

This role includes work in a general office setting as well asregular travel in Minnesota and the surrounding region. This travelmay involve extended periods of standing, walking, andcarrying/transporting materials for workshops and recruitingevents.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years of relevantexperience, or master’s degree plus at least two years of relevantexperience
• Knowledge typically acquired through experience in admissions,recruiting, project management, or other related experience
• A valid driver’s license*
  *Note: The nature of this role requires frequent travel tolocations without access to public transit, so a valid driver’slicense is necessary. Fleet and/or rental vehicles are availablefor travel required in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in an educational, outreach,extracurricular, or related capacity
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with avariety of stakeholders
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About the Department

Renowned for its leadership, the University of Minnesota College ofPharmacy excels in training the next generation of practitionersand researchers. Our graduates in pharmacy, occupational therapy,and medical laboratory sciences are equipped to address complexhealth challenges globally. Through the College of Pharmacy, weprovide a robust array of degree options including pharmacy(PharmD, MS, PhD), occupational therapy (OTD), and medicallaboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS-BLS).

Our pharmacy curriculum spans the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses,while occupational therapy is delivered in the Twin Cities andRochester. The medical laboratory sciences program remains focusedon the Twin Cities campus. We utilize advanced interactivetechnology to ensure seamless integration and collaboration acrossall academic locations.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Rang e: $29.00 - $33.00/hour ; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment

50% Appointment

Position Type

Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professionaltraining
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Retirement plans
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counselingat no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important tonote that most of the

time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Thisapproach ensures

that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions ofeach candidate while

maintaining equity within our organization. As part of ourcommitment to fair and

equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered toincoming candidates

will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission.

The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks amongthe top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and WorldReport's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to bothlarge research and small liberal arts environments and attractsstudents looking for a personalized learning experience on amedium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal artsfoundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, aswell as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's manyresearch institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.