Program Director - Pharmacy Technician - SBI/New York (623-139)

The full time Pharmacy Technician Program Director at Sanford-Brown Institute has the primary function of assisting the school in development and maintaining a quality program of instruction. 

• Teach courses up to the maximum number of contact hours allowed by current accreditation.
• Assess department staffing needs.
• Assist in departmental recruitment efforts as determined by the VP of Academics.
• Orient new departmental faculty members and train in program and techniques as designed by Sanford-Brown Institute.
• Assist with the evaluation of departmental faculty and staff.
• Recommend professional development activities to the VP of Academics.
• Instruct classes as assigned by the VP of Academics.
• Act as a substitute instructor as needed.
• Propose a schedule of course offerings and teaching assignments to be offered in the upcoming module.
• Conduct salary reviews in coordination with the VP of Academics.
• Maintain course syllabi and course materials for all courses in his or her department.
• Supervise departmental didactic faculty and clinical faculty or coordinator.
• Supervise the planning, use, maintenance, and inventory of facilities and materials assigned to the department (including laboratory).
• Advise the VP of Academics and the School President of departmental needs and requirements for inclusion in the annual school budget.
• Assist in developing and updating the curriculum in conjunction with the corporate office.
• Schedule and conduct department meetings.
• Communicate with departmental faculty to obtain input and recommendations for the improvement of the school.
• Counsel students and faculty members as needed to ensure a successful department.
• Supervise and administer retention programs for the department to ensure attrition remains within acceptable guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of Pharmacy Technician through professional development (i.e. CME and professional seminars) and scholarly activities (i.e. published works, syllabi revisions, and/or curriculum revisions).
• Perform duties and responsibilities required of an instructor as appropriate.
• Post and maintain office and classroom schedules.
• Ensure all grades within the department are posted in a timely manner.
• Schedule, conduct, and maintain Advisory Committee Meetings.
• Perform other duties as required by the School President, and VP of Academics.
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Assist students with registration and academic.
• Provide assistance for the planning, development and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Work to resolve student concerns.
• Mentor select groups of new faculty and maintain continuity of curriculum.
• Assist in the classroom review and the formation of Advisory Board.
• Provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth.
• Attend regularly scheduled program meetings, faculty in-service workshops and campus faculty/staff meetings.
• Attend advisory board business meetings twice a year.
• Manage special (including, but not limited to, the organization and posting of student work for display; assistance with orientation programs and open houses; assistance with accreditation preparation).
• Adhere to and publicly support school policies and procedures, included but not limited to the faulty handbook and catalog.
• Attend annual graduation ceremonies. 

• Documented expertise in academic subject area and work-related industry
• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certification, CVs/Resumes, and in the personal interview.

• Must hold a current state registered pharmacy license (RPhar) or posses a current certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience preferred. One degree higher than the program degree is mandatory.
• At least 2 years of documented industry experience: