Job Description

Program Administrator

Purpose: To provide coordination, administration coordination, and planning for the Experiential Learning Office

Nature of Work: The University of Saskatchewan\'s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition\'s Experiential Learning (EL) Office is responsible for organizing and overseeing all EL placements in the PharmD program. EL allows students to learn through action. Through real-world practice experience, students have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of contemporary pharmacy practice in a variety of settings. The EL Office provides support to both students and preceptors and is responsible for preceptor development and training.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the successful applicant will function with a high level of independence, decision-making, and accountability. This position also requires short, medium, and long-term planning, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of team members, colleagues, external stakeholders, and preceptors. The applicant will need to demonstrate a high standard of service and communication.

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and maintain student and preceptor profiles, requirements, and placement schedules
• Coordinate and maintain student and preceptor evaluations
• Coordinate and maintain preceptor/site contracts
• Compile and present data for reporting
• Manage and support the EL learning management system (CORE) for both pharmacy and nutrition students
• Provide respectful, timely communication with students, stakeholders, and preceptors
• Contribute to the writing, editing, design, production, and distribution of communications (e.g. emails, resource documents) and educational materials
• Assist in the design, management, and maintenance of the EL website
• Manage educational event coordination and planning
• Complete budget forecasting, stipend payments, and other financial duties
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and productive team culture
• General office administrative duties

Education: A relevant undergraduate is required. A graduate degree would be considered an asset. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience: Each of the following would be considered an asset:

• Experience working within a post-secondary and/or healthcare related environment
• Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies, procedures, as well as, Canvas, CORE ELMS, SurveyMonkey, and Cascade
• Exceptional working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Kofax
• Marketing or social media training or experience
• Experience with website development and maintenance

Experience working and collaborating in diverse and inclusive settings is required

Skills:

• Strong evidence of relationship building, demonstrated professional maturity, judgement, and decisiveness
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment within multiple teams
• Possess an innovative and creative mindset with a positive outlook and enjoyment of challenge and complexity
• Proven ability to work effectively with decision-makers to achieve solutions to unique and complex problems

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Charity Evans at or (306) 966-2836.

Department: College of Pharmacy &Nutrition
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $49,301.00 - 77,033.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 6/12/2023
Closing Date: 6/19/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan\'s for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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