Ohio Northern University

Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S000677
Posting Type:
External - Open to All Applicants
Job Title:
Director of Experential Programs
Position Title:
Director of Experential Programs
Position Type:
Administrative Staff
Classification:
2
Department:
Pharmacy Practice
Benefits Summary:
Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers' Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% additional in matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee's dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), twenty days of vacation and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.
Pay Band:
Job Summary:
The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University is committed to preparing pharmacists for the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. We are looking for proactive, engaged, and innovative individuals to help define and shape the future of the pharmacy profession. We prepare pharmacists to fill care gaps in their communities, which reflects the needs of the underserved in our rural community. Experiential education is a critical element to our Doctor of Pharmacy program, with the Director leading the curricular components and external relationships to ensure success of all student pharmacists.
All application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.onu.edu and must include an application cover letter, curriculum vitum, and transcripts. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Kelly Shields, Search Committee Chair, at k-shields@onu.edu.
Scope:
Direct the experiential education curriculum of the PharmD degree program, including oversight of all accreditation standards addressed through experiential education, integration of experiential education into the remainder of the curriculum, interactions with external preceptors and sites, and advising and mentoring of students.
Principal Responsibilities
The Director of Pharmacy Experiential Education is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of the experiential education program within the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum. This role ensures that pharmacy students gain high-quality, hands-on experience through introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs and APPEs) in diverse clinical and professional settings. The Director collaborates with College administration, faculty, preceptors, and external partners to align the experiential program with accreditation standards and the college's mission to prepare practice-ready pharmacists.
Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead experiential team to design, implement, and evaluate the experiential education curriculum to meet Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards, ensuring that all accreditation requirements related to experiential education are achieved or exceeded.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for IPPEs and APPEs, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements and best practices.
• Oversee the scheduling, placement, and evaluation of students in experiential rotations across various practice settings (e.g., community pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory care, and specialty practices).
• Ensure site and preceptor development meets or exceeds ACPE requirements.
• Assess experiential learning outcomes and objectives, and work with the Assessment and Curriculum Committees to address program needs.
• Conduct continuous quality assurance of the experiential program, including evaluation of IPPE and APPE sites and preceptors.
• Establish and maintain contractual agreements with all training sites to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the finances of the Experiential Education Office within the budget provided
• Conduct site visits and evaluations to ensure quality and compliance with educational objectives.
• Contribute positively to College environment through scholarship, professional and/or clinical service, and collaboration with colleagues.

Required Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required, as is experience or interest in developing budgets and financial management. The candidate should have excellent problem-solving and time management skills as well as commitment to the holistic development of all students. A willingness and potential to contribute to the research and service missions of the college and university are essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with additional experience, training, or education. Candidates with experience in precepting students and/or coordinating experiential scheduling are strongly encouraged to apply. A track record of professional leadership and fiscal responsibility are also desirable.
The individual must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications:
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.
College Description:
The Raabe College of Pharmacy is one of the top ranked private colleges of pharmacy in the nation, and has more than 140-year history of training pharmacists to serve the healthcare needs of their communities. With more than 7,000 practicing pharmacist alumni, ONU's rich history of developing pharmacist leaders placed in practices across the nation in all settings builds off our robust curriculum and clinical care providing through ONU HealthWise, a clinical operation comprised on a community pharmacy, a mobile clinic program, a pharmacy call center, employee health programs, and a nationally recognized drug information center. http://www.onu.edu/academics/pharmacy
Appointment Length:
12-months
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Status:
Full-Time