Director, Student Success Jobs

The Director of Student Success will develop and implement programs that foster student success in the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program. This includes leading and managing efforts in academic planning, enrollment services, addressing student needs, and navigating curricular expectations and standards.

Academic Planning

Maintain extensive knowledge of relevant academic programs and resources. Develop internal and external advising tools and resources in collaboration with advising staff, faculty, departments, and colleges. Advise students regarding departmental, collegiate, and University policies and procedures; programs of study; and the development of appropriate academic plans.

• Lead academic advising for the PharmD program. Includes working with faculty mentors and creating tools for advising.
• Advise certificate and combined degree students and any student requiring special assistance with advising (e.g., students needing to withdraw or repeat courses).
• Advise international students and manage visa, clinical practical training, and other documentation.

Enrollment Management

Analyze course enrollment reports. Develop, maintain, and monitor reports to support program goals. Develop new or more detailed reporting tools. Participate in designing projects or processes to increase program value. Plan, implement, and assess programs and activities.

• Lead course registration process and analyze course enrollment data.
• Serve as Academic Departmental Administrator and Academic Workflow DDEO in MAUI; Approve course grades via MAUI.
• Liaise with the office of student financial aid, the office of the registrar, and student disability services.

Academic Standards and Curricular Policies

Administer program policies and procedures. Evaluate individual requests for exceptions to curricular requirements based on established criteria. Identify recurring problems that may require further study. Participate in designing, planning, and/or teaching educational programs for the PharmD program.

• Analyze student performance data and present it to Student Success and Progression committee.
• Monitor the progression of PharmD Students.
• Identify and address student needs related to the program and direct students to university resources to aid in the student’s success.

Academic Program Management

Oversee planning of program events. Engage in curricular development and administrative oversight for the PharmD program.

• Lead commencement planning team in collaboration with the OPE team.
• Plan and execute Career Day, Career Expo, and Interview Day.
• Coordinate student awards program.

Budget Oversight and Management

Develop and monitor financial reports to assess alignment with program goals. Administer tutor program budget and monitor expenditures. May provide functional and administrative supervision. May hire, develop and manage the performance of staff; assure staff is compliant with UI policies and procedures.

• Hire, develop, and manage tutors and supplemental instruction program.
• Oversee budgets for student leadership council and student organizations.
• Manage budget for career development and mentoring program.

Since 1885 the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has led the way in educating pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. The College is well known for its high-quality pharmacy education, advanced practice models, patient care, drug discovery, product development, and contract manufacturing. With a new, state-of-the-art building, and the first universally designed health sciences educational facility in the U.S., Iowa Pharmacy continues to deliver a contemporary education and prepare its graduates to be healthcare leaders and scientists of the future.

For a complete job description, please contact Libby Kleppe at [email protected]

Education Requirement

• Master’s degree in education, analytics, or education-related field and a minimum of one year of experience. Or Bachelor’s degree in education, analytics, or education-related field and a minimum of three years of experience.

Experience Required

• Ability to counsel and assist students with course selection, study skills and/or career preparation.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of course arrangement and academic planning.
• Experience working with students in higher education.
• Experience working with university educational tools to assist with admissions, advising, registrar, billing, and financial aid.
• Ability to manage educational or instructional programs, extracurricular activities, or academic planning.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience including experience supervising students.
• Master’s degree in student development, counseling, higher education administration, education, or related field.
• Experience coordinating events.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and regulations.

Application and Position Details

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Cover Letter
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at [email protected].
• Resume

Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Classification Title: Acad Clin Prog Mgt Crd/Mgr

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 60,000
• Starting Salary Maximum: 80,000

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Libby Kleppe
• Organization: College of Pharmacy
• Contact Email: [email protected]