Pharmacy Undergraduate Programs Success Coach

Primary Purpose:
The Pharmacy Undergraduate Programs
Success Coach supports the University’s strategic plan by providing students personal, academic and career coaching where success, program
retention and progression are priority aspects of the position. They will provide group as well as one-on-one support of at-risk students
and work with the program administrators to monitor student progress in the program. They will serve as a resource to students, faculty
advisors and program administrators so that students are aligned with various campus-wide resources supporting their individualized needs.
Student success coaching will also include; academic counseling and advising students about academic and program related requirements and
regulations as well as all requirements relevant to students’ advancement/admissions into the professional pharmacy program and requirements
for graduation. Advising will also focus on success aspects that include self-awareness, goal setting, time management, study skills and
learning. The position supports program advancement efforts as well as compliance with program admissions process, university undergraduate
policies, procedures and accreditation standards.

The Pharmacy Undergraduate Programs Success Coach reports to the Associate Dean for
Pharmacy Undergraduate Programs.

Essential Functions:

1. Independently provides educational guidance, support and
   assistance for students by planning schedules, developing academic plans, aiding students in the course selection process, recommending
   courses and determining appropriate education solutions for students with an emphasis of work focused on those in academic difficulty.
2. Monitors student progress and goals achievement.
3. Maintains communication with the program specialist, director, and primary
   faculty advisers.
4. Develops and maintains student progress, advising and tracking reports.
5. Advises students of the program
   and the programs degree requirements, admissions requirements and regulations and advancement and graduation.
6. Counsels students
   regarding placement within program levels and monitors compliance with program requirements throughout the students undergraduate
   studies.
7. Counsels students through academic and personal challenges facilitating appropriate referrals to campus resources when
   needed.
8. Develops and implements programs and workshops that facilitate group and personal learning and enhance learning
   development, self-awareness, goal setting, time management and achievement.
9. Frequently consults with and maintains a strong working
   relationship with faculty and faculty advisors in order to enhance student programmatic, academic and personal success.
10. Maintains
    student and program records, faculty advisor-student records and files relevant to progression.
11. Attends office meetings and serves
    on relevant committees as needed or requested.
12. Meets and interacts with prospective students, parents and families; provides
    academic counseling, and assesses academic appropriateness, academic plans and education progress.
13. Exercises confidentiality,
    discretion, and judgment while handling sensitive interpersonal issues.
14. Performs other related duties as
    assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued
students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in coaching/counseling
  students or academic support counseling.
• Two (2) years of experience coordinating, developing and orchestrating meaningful
  programing for students related to academic preparedness and personal success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters
  Degree in higher education or an area related.
• Ability to administer, interpret and plan programming based on assessments related
  to self-awareness, interpersonal strengths and cognition.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with students in a science
  or health major taking science or health related STEM education and coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent
  judgement and discretion with respect to matters related to essential functions and the primary purpose of the position.
• Understanding or experience with pre-pharmacy and pharmacy education programming, application processes and accreditation.
• Experience with data management and data maintenance and data interpretation.
• Three (3) years of experience advising students
  and families about academic issues, strategic learning, academic and personal success.
• Understanding of pharmacy school admissions
  requirements and personal development.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and
  integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands
described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is mostly performed in a standard office environment with use of standard
office equipment (computer, telephone, printer, copier, etc.). Work is typically performed during standard business hours but evening and/or
weekend work flexibility will be needed for programs and events. Occasional travel will also be required.

Hiring Range:
$64,480 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates qualifications,
internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check
Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a
background screening.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/25978

University of the Pacific is an
affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy,
Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff,
or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender
identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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