South University Looking for Academic Success Coordinator, Pharmacy (#DF1582) Full Time

Requisition Number: DF1582

What’s next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from
associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the
intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. Our 120-year story-past, present and future-is a history
formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students,
faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our
welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them.
Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape
their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about
what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of
students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a
brighter future.

Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term
Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays

SUMMARY:

The Academic Success Coordinator for the School of Pharmacy serves as the primary point of intervention for at-risk
students in the program. In collaboration with the SUSOP Persistence Committee, the Academic Success Coordinator will assess at-risk
students as well as design and implement academic performance and/or remediation plans to positively impact student retention in the
program. Additional responsibilities include the development and implementation of longitudinal professional competency programs in the
curriculum with the assistance of the School’s Curriculum Committee.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Serve
  as primary academic advisor and mentor for pharmacy students displaying poor academic performance at any point in the curriculum
• Design, coordinate and operationalize a Persistence/Competency assessment program that functions throughout the entire didactic
  curriculum
• Serve as coordinator and/or instructor for courses in the School of Pharmacy as assigned, with reduced teaching
  expectations due to the focus of the position
• Serve as liaison to Curriculum Committee for all aspects of fundamental pharmacy
  instruction
• Provide regular hands-on participation, assessment and feedback to faculty coordinators within relevant courses
  throughout the curriculum
• Design, coordinate and deliver ongoing student support programs such as “Special Topics” seminars within
  areas consistent need or other topics relating to
• fundamental/foundational curricular coursework
• Participate in other
  classroom and application/assessment activities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. in Educational
  Psychology or Instructional Design from a regionally accredited institution preferred
• Individuals with Pharm.D. or Pharmacy related
  degrees with experience in student retention and persistence are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of principles, practices,
  procedures and methods of evidence-based academic advising strategies
• Ability to interpret student needs and determine when
  referral to other University resources is appropriate
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to needs of a diverse student
  population
• Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
• Ability to read, understand,
  interpret and implement School and University policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop implement operational procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement student academic or professional performance plans and/or remediation plans.
• Ability to
  effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, corporate leaders, and external stakeholders or groups.
• Skill in applying the principles, techniques and methods of teamwork, compromise and collaboration to produce desired outcomes
• Skill in use of internet-based research tools and applications.

ABILITY TO TRAVEL:

The individual
must be able to travel out of the local area occasionally on an overnight basis as required to complete required job functions or to
participate in a variety of conferences and meetings.

ENVIRONMENT:

The duties and characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified
individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential
functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in
person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and
equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless
otherwise specified in the job description.

 South University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and
developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.