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POSITION: PROGRAM DIRECTOR / MILITARY EDUCATION
Salary:Commensurate w/ experienceLocation:SLPA
Position Status:Full-timeHours:Varied
Position Number:58Open Date:10/26/2009
FLSA Status:ExemptNotes:Accepting Resumes
NATURE OF WORK:
The Program Director/Military Education position reports to the Dean in the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA). The position is responsible for meeting military program enrollment goals, researching and staying abreast of military regulations related to higher education, performing outreach to military related organizations (involves external program promotion and travel), overseeing remote on-base/site programs, and supervising two staff members. Additional responsibilities include fiscal responsibility, proposal writing, research, and hands-on implementation of special projects and programs as assigned by the Dean. The position will serve as a liaison between external constituents and University departments.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Ongoing outreach to military and other military related organizations; represent SLPA at education fairs and other recruiting events both locally and outside the region.

2. Maintain and develop new relationships with military education units including those within the Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, and individual service branches.

3. Ensure SLPA maintains a high level of service to military students and meets all requirements of agreements including MOUs and SOC.

4. Research and stay abreast of military regulations related to education and best practices in adult education and distance learning.

5. Interface with academic administration and student service function of SLPA.

6. Conduct research, write proposals, prepare documents, and develop and implement special projects as identified by the Dean.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
The successful candidate will have earned a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred from an accrediated institution. Supervisory experience required. Experience with veteran and military population and familiarity with military adult education, particularly online education, preferred; strong writing skills; solid project design and management skills; excellent planning, interpersonal communication, decision-making, organizational and public presentation skills; sales acumen; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University community and the community at large; strong commitment to working as a team-player, and to actively implementing, not just overseeing, special projects as directed by the Dean. Travel required. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY OPERATIONS
Salary:Commensurate w/experienceLocation:School of Pharmacy
Position Status:Full-timeHours:Varied
Position Number:57Open Date:10/19/2009
FLSA Status:ExemptNotes:Accepting Resumes
NATURE OF WORK:
The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the efficient operation of the pharmacy. The director establishes standards of quality, productivity and performance in accordance with Duquesne University policies and procedures and requirements of State and Federal regulatory agencies. The director of pharmacy will adhere to the Mission and Values of the University and RX at Duquesne University. The Director of Pharmacy will be a full-time employee of the Mylan School of Pharmacy.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Directs the daily academic and service activities associated with the RX at Duquesne University

2. Develops and maintains pharmacy services in accordance with State and Federal regulations, accepted standards, professional practices and University policies.

3. Assists administration with the annual budget and submits capital expenditures requests per policy.

4. Initiates and implements Quality Improvement for the RX at Duquesne University..

5. Responsible for the planning, supervision, coordination and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy operations. Promoting teamwork and collaboration to accomplish objectives through coaching and the establishment of a positive, supportive learning environment.

6. Supervises RX at Duquesne University personnel including: hiring, orientation, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, scheduling and evaluating performance, and initiative corrective and disciplinary actions.

7. Prepares and dispenses medicines, chemicals and pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders by authorized medical practitioners with clinical privileges.

8. Directs the preparation of written and computerized records, reports, and correspondence of pharmacy operations.

9. Promotes cost-effective pharmaceutical utilization and quality of care initiatives to enhance patient safety and positive outcomes.

10. Demonstrates advanced knowledge for compliance with 340B Program guidelines with respect to accounting and proper audit controls and implements the controls recommended by the Audit and Accounting Departments.

11. Responsible for ensuring that proper procedures and systems are in place to provide accuracy in client invoicing (billing) and inventory management and monitors the related accounting functions to ensure accuracy and compliance with the 340B program.

12. This position interfaces, from a management perspective, with various system owners/business unit managers to ensure operational performance and builds relationships with various covered entities, wholesalers and the HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs to ensure 340B Program operational goals are met with adherence to HRSA/OPA guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
The Director of Pharmacy must be currently licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy to practice pharmacy in the State of Pennsylvania. The Director of Pharmacy will have a minimum of five (5) years broad pharmacy operations experience with comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy practices and delivery methods and knowledge of 340B programs. Qualified candidates will have strong people management skills with a minimum of three (3) years experience managing mid to large-sized teams. Must have experience with basic accounting, management controls, and internal reporting techniques. This position requires the ability to simultaneously coordinate complex projects for timely completion while working with multiple business stakeholders and IT developers to represent and champion business needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to effectively participate in sales presentations, represent the University to HRSA/OPA, and interface with industry stakeholders. Bachelor Degree in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy is required. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. For internal job candidates, completion of the University’s Foundations of Leadership training program is required and considered a highly desirable qualification for this position. The final candidate (internal or external) will be required to attend Foundations Training within the first 12 months of employment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levelof the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MAY MAKE APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, 600 FORBES AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15282.
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