The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (salary range: $200,000 - $210,000 per year) directly reports to the Dean of Pharmacy and serves as the chief academic officer for executing the curricular plan and assessing the outcomes of the students in the College of Pharmacy. The Associate Dean will provide planning, leadership, direction and review of the student learning and advancement within the College of Pharmacy. The Associate Dean is also responsible for maintaining a culture and environment of innovative high-quality student-centered dynamic learning. The Associate Dean, through collaboration with the Dean, faculty and other members of the administrative team will ensure a progressive high-quality education and educational environment that consistently exceeds accreditation standards.

​​​ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSI­­BILITIES

• Oversee planning and implementation of an innovative and contemporary professional curriculum that is in compliance with ACPE standards and with contemporary practice.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office of Academic Affairs, for example development of the class schedule and oversight of the Examsoft software platform.
• Will create an environment for student learning that supports, complements and enhances the University's mission by providing students with programs, activities and assistance that contribute to their personal, academic and professional development and well-being.
• The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will collaborate closely with other members of the Dean of Pharmacy administrative team to monitor the academic program effectiveness and to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Prepares and administers the budget for the Academic Affairs departments within the college of Pharmacy.
• Performs additional duties requested by the Dean of Pharmacy and acts for the Dean in any matters requiring a decision when the dean is unavailable for such action.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The r­equirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional degree in Pharmacy and licensure eligible in California.
• Professional experience in the practice of Pharmacy.
• Leadership in supporting institutional clinical translational research.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills and media relations.
• Track record of institutional development and a commitment to building a culture of philanthropy.
• A commitment to equal opportunity and the recruitment and retention of a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• A record of scholarship, teaching, and progressive experience in academic leadership.
• Consistent with the culture and goals of the University, a record of providing patient and community service.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The minimum amount of education and experience that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties of the position are:

• Earned doctoral level degree (Pharm.D., PhD, or equivalent) in an academic discipline related to the mission of the College.
• Record of successful leadership engagement at a local and national level.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program administration, including management of personnel, operations, strategic planning and execution, budget design/financial management and quality assurance/improvement.