University of Rhode Island · 1 week ago
Coordinator, Pharmacy/Continuing Professional Development Programming
Kingston, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Rhode Island is the State’s flagship public research university, enrolling approximately 17,000 students. They are seeking a Coordinator for Pharmacy/Continuing Professional Development Programming to manage the operations and finances of CE/CPD programs, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and supporting educational initiatives for health practitioners.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of three years accredited adult or continuing education experience
Demonstrated increasingly responsible event planning experience
Demonstrated technology project management experience (i.e., LUX Learning Management System (LMS) and the CPE Monitor Service)
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Must have evidence of accreditation training by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education at time of appointment
Preferred
Master's degree
Demonstrated alumni programming and marketing experience
Willingness to travel
Demonstrated experience with Peoplesoft and Flywire
Company
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.07MKey Investors
The Champlin FoundationNational Science FoundationRI Life Science Hub
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
David M. Dooley
President
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