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BRACKEN PHARMACY LEARNING LAB PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.BRACKEN PHARMACY LEARNING LAB PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Req #: 238377Department: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACYJob Location: Seattle CampusPosting Date: 09/17/2024Closing Info: Open Until FilledShift: First ShiftBenefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.The Department of Pharmacy has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Program Operations Specialist.POSITION PURPOSEThis person is responsible for overseeing and supporting the operations of the Department’s curriculum and educational technology primarily for courses in the School’s Bracken Pharmacy Learning Center (BPLL), a state-of-the-art pharmacy-based learning facility for students, faculty, alumni, and the public. The BPLL is the primary facility used for hands-on instruction in our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program in the School of Pharmacy.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES50% Program ManagementUnder guidance of Curriculum Manager will be responsible for the management of BPLL academic support and student fee budgets, which includes monitoring the status, ensuring the budget is aligned with course activities, appropriation of fees, and recommending alternative plans as needed.Managing reservations of the BPLL for internal and external users.Manage the BPLL calendar, scheduling, and act as main point of contact for events and meetings taking place in the lab.Work with Department Curriculum Manager and School leadership with offering professional training, community outreach, and continuing education (i.e. coordination of events and documentation for faculty).Assist with the Department’s Teaching and Learning Programs, by sending communication to sites on and facilitating other program administration responsibilities.Assists Department Curriculum Manager with preparing budget reports and contributes to budget planning efforts for the BPLL.Assists Curriculum Manager with writing and implementing policies and procedures for the BPLL related to laboratory, classroom, safety, and university requirements; including policies for risk management, liability, and how to budget for various events.Prepare for yearly EH&S Lab Survey. Address any outstanding items as a result of the survey in a timely manner.40% Curriculum and Operations ManagementProvides operational and administrative support for the BPLL team of faculty/instructors.Manages information flow between full- and part-time faculty; volunteer/adjunct/affiliate instructors and clinical specialists; students; alumni and potential donors; and other department staff members at the college/school and university.Acquire and assists end-users in the use of learning technology systems used in the classroom.Assists with creating, updating, and maintaining course websites in Canvas.Operates and maintains equipment, hardware and software programs, sterile/non-sterile compounding equipment, and on-line dispensing and medical record software.Identifies areas of improvement and makes recommendations for changes in BPLL technology and operational needs.Maintain the BPLL Safety Binder. Complete required trainings and maintain training records for lab staff and instructors.Update the chemical SOPs as needed and maintain the MyChem inventory through EH&S.Procures, monitors, and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for instructional needs.Assists Curriculum Manager in supervising student laboratory assistants. Manage the student laboratory assistants schedules and assign tasks.10% Training, Coordination and CommunicationAssist Curriculum Manager with offering professional training, community outreach, and continuing education (i.e. coordination of events and documentation for faculty).Assist with the Department’s Teaching and Learning Programs, via sending communication to sites on and facilitating other program administration responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in a relevant field and two to three years experience in program management and/or outreach activities in an academic or research setting.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSExperience with (or the ability to learn) protecting student privacy and data security. Careful stewardship of sensitive information/materials.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with representatives from all levels of staff, faculty, students, and external stakeholders across a large, complex, multi-campus organizational structure in a fast-paced environment.Ability to interpret and communicate to others complex policies and procedures.Conceptual and innovative thinking skills (i.e. identifying solutions) and analytical thought processing needed to develop solutions across a variety of complex situations.Advanced computer skills, particularly with systems and applications (word-processing, database, Excel spreadsheet, presentation, web-publishing, and learning technology).Experience with purchasing and inventory management.Excellent communication - both written and verbal.Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask with little direction.Must have the ability to complete tasks working both independently and with others.Strong customer service skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working in a pharmacy or training as a pharmacy technician.Experience with simulation equipment and other educational/learning technologies.Experience with Canvas learning management system and UW purchasing systems.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTRequires ability to lift up to 40 lbs.Must have current driver's license.Application Process:

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