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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Academic Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Academic Affairs in Austin, Texas
Student Assessment Management: The college measures critical milestone achievements required for the Pharm.D. program throughout the academic year. This role trains new Pharm.D. students, instructors and teaching assistants on taking and administering assessments. Assists with editing and troubleshooting of exams and quizzes for instructors as needed. Administers and proctors exams as needed. Facilitates exam reviews and coordinates the scheduling, administration and proctoring for make-up and accommodated exams. Creates and publishes results for students. Manages and oversees the logistics of Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs). Leads the student ExamSoft Advisory Committee, working with students to implement best practices. Attends and presents at the annual ExamSoft Assessment Conference on behalf of the college.Core Sequence Course Support: The Pharm.D. core sequence coursesPharmacy Practice labs and Pharmacotherapy coursesare team-taught among multiple faculty instructors. This role manages the lecture and exam schedule in coordination with faculty instructors; drafts and finalizes syllabi while preparing Canvas course sites; and follows up with faculty assigned to specific lectures to ensure smooth lecture scheduling.Curricular Innovations and Assessment: As an accredited professional degree program in pharmacy, the college is responsible for curriculum design, implementation and evaluation for the purposes of continuous improvement. This role assists Academic Affairs leadership and other faculty with ensuring that students can complete the essential functions and meet expected levels of engagement for graduation and ultimately pharmacy practice. Runs regular reports required to assess student learning, course rigor and performance over time. Facilitates other assessment-driven reports required for accreditation and other needs. Participates in the design and implementation of new innovations both in learning and teaching.Administrative Support: Provides professional administrative support to Academic Affairs faculty leadership and faculty committees, including scheduling, meeting records, writing/proofing, attending events and ensuring overall efficiency of the Academic Affairs portfolio. Supports program committees, including Teaching Excellence, Academic Support, and Faculty Development and Well-Being.Additional duties as assigned.