Coordinator, Pharmacy/Continuing Professional Development Programming

Posting Number SF02063

Job Title Coordinator, Pharmacy/Continuing Professional Development Programming

Position Number 108538

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10

Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary: $59,013 – $89,126

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Dean Pharmacy

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingency Notes

This is a full time, calendar year position limited to June 27, 2026 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 29, 2025. Applications received after September 29, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIMITED HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Within the Office of the Dean of Pharmacy, under the direction of the Director of Healthcare Workforce Development, be responsible for functions that involve the operations and finances of Continuing Education and Continuing Professional Development (CE/CPD) programs, meeting the expanding educational and training needs of the College’s alumni, preceptors, and other health practitioners on a local, regional, and national level. Maintain the continuing education accreditation of the College of Pharmacy. Manage all operational aspects of program event planning and oversee online systems. Support the growth and integration of biotechnology-focused training and contribute to the development and reporting of state-funded workforce initiatives aligned with the College’s strategic priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, in coordination with the Director, educational activities nationally and internationally including, but not limited to, pre-program committee meetings, venue selections and negotiations, program development, program promotion and budget allowance. Manage the onboarding and scheduling of qualified speakers. Review content of speakers’ presentations and materials for objectivity and to ensure they meet accreditation agency rigor and non-commercialism standards.

Oversee the development and maintenance of technological solutions which meet the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s (ACPE) CE reporting and accreditation requirements, assist participants gauge personal gaps in knowledge and match programming to meet those needs.

Manage the marketing and promotion of educational activities to alumni and other regional, national, and international practitioners including the use of social media for businesses.

Develop new continuing education offerings including, but not limited to, certificate training programs for practitioners.

Coordinate logistics and outcome reporting for state grant-funded workforce development initiatives, including those related to biotechnology, public health, and other high-demand sectors.

Develop, in coordination with the College of Pharmacy Office of Pharmacy Experiential Learning and the Department of Pharmacy Practice, learning activities offered for preceptors. Focus educational offerings on continuing professional development by providing opportunities for participants to assess gaps in knowledge and match programs to their needs. Deliver programming that helps participants fill gaps in knowledge and train students.

Support the design, coordination, and delivery of biotechnology-focused training programs and certificate offerings in collaboration with College partners, state agencies, and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with local pharmacy organizations (Rhode Island Pharmacists Association, Board of Pharmacy, etc.) to offer local and national programs.

Supervise student workers and interns.

Direct the CPD office activities, record keeping and operations to ensure compliance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards and continued accreditation status.

Ensure that all ACPE and National Association for the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) guidelines and deadlines for electronic reporting of CE program participation are met.

Interact with the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, regional pharmacy organizations and other agencies to obtain funding for educational programs. Oversee and facilitate industry representation, sponsorship, and support at CPD programs.

Maintain existing co-sponsorship agreements for CPD programs and renew contracts as needed. Respond to requests for co-sponsorship of CPD programs. Explore further contracting out of accreditation for continuing education programs.

Contribute to professional and college communications, marketing materials, newsletters and annual or special reports from the College of Pharmacy.

Assist the Dean and the Director of Development in the identification and cultivation of alumni and friend development prospects.

Assist the Director of Healthcare Workforce Development with the identification of funding sources for programs. Pursue and obtain external funding to support educational programs, submit grant applications and solicit program sponsorships and support. Engage with URI Foundation staff to obtain funding, where appropriate. Track deliverables, performance metrics, and timelines associated with grant-funded training programs and assist in preparing required reports to state agencies, including the RI Department of Labor and Training, RI Bio and the RI Life Sciences Hub.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as liaison between the Director or Dean and pharmacy, state, or regulatory organizations for educational programs.

Continually develop, support, and expand ongoing and new workforce development programs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Evidence of accreditation training by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education at time of appointment. LUX Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent, and the CPE Monitor Service.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of three years accredited adult or continuing education experience.

3. Demonstrated increasingly responsible event planning experience.

4. Demonstrated technology project management experience (i.e., LUX Learning Management System (LMS) and the CPE Monitor Service).

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

9. Must have evidence of accreditation training by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Master’s degree.

2. Demonstrated alumni programming and marketing experience.

3. Willingness to travel.

4. Demonstrated experience with Peoplesoft and Flywire.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 09/11/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the committee.

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