Assistant Director, Experiential Education

SUMMARYStart Date: July 1, 2027

In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Assistant Director of Experiential Education (ADEE) supports the Director of Experiential Education (DEE) in the leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of the school’s experiential education program. This role provides day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs), including partnering with the DEE in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the IPPE curriculum in compliance with ACPE standards. The ADEE assists in ensuring students complete required immunization certification training and satisfy intern licensure requirements prior to engaging in the experiential curriculum. This role supports the development of preceptors and maintains effective communication with experiential preceptors.

The ADEE serves as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and fulfills teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities that complement the individual’s expertise and needs of the School of Pharmacy.

Experiential Education Administration

• Partners with the DEE in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) courses in compliance with ACPE standards. 
• Provides day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of IPPE programming for the school.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures associated with IPPE programming.
• Oversees site placement for IPPEs. 
• Assists in developing and delivering preceptor orientation and training to promote consistency with program expectations and accreditation standards.
• Assists with the recruitment, onboarding, development and retention of qualified IPPE preceptors.
• Assists with preceptor assessment and evaluation process for IPPE. 
• Implements the IPPE preceptor communication plan.
• Conducts site visits for quality assurance purposes. 

Teaching

• Teaches courses within the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration in accordance with expertise and instructional needs as assigned by the Department Chair and Dean.

Scholarly Activity

• Engages in research and scholarly pursuits within the individual's area of expertise consistent with the expectations established by the Department Chair and Dean.

Committee Service

• Serves on School of Pharmacy committees as assigned by the Dean or Director of Experiential Education.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Experiential Education and Dean.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Doctorate degree required in Pharmacy, or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE 

5+ years of pharmacy practice experience is required.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times. 
• Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
• Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
• Adaptable/Flexibility – Ability to change or adjust to change.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.
• Confidentiality – Maintains the necessary confidentiality and discretion required for the position
• Conflict Management– Functions professionally and wisely during difficult conversations, while under stress, and while managing challenging situations.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
• Project and Time Management – Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Self-development – Grow one’s self-awareness, abilities, skills, and/or talent.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must have the ability to travel locally using a personal vehicle.
• Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits & Perks 

Join a Christ-first university community committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and investing in the well-being of its employees. Palm Beach Atlantic University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. 

Health, Wellness, and Retirement 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options 
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and work-life support 
• Wellness Program, including access to the Greene Complex Health & Fitness Center
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 7.25% employer match 

Time Away from Work 

• Generous Paid Holiday Time Off, including Good Friday and Easter Monday; the day before and after Thanksgiving; and a two-week Christmas Break.  
• Vacation and Sick Leave 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Spiritual Retreat Days 

Additional Benefits 

• Tuition Benefit for eligible full-time employees and their dependents for courses at PBA. 

Additional Employee Perks 

• Free parking 
• One complimentary meal per week in the Fraser Dining Hall 
• 10% discount at the PBA Campus Store 
• Commuter discounts for Brightline and Tri-Rail 
• Free admission to the Norton Museum of Art