Adjunct Faculty – Student Success Navigator - School of Pharmacy

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, with more than 7,000 students across campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester.

About the role

The School of Pharmacy seeks an adjunct faculty-student success navigator to support student learning experiences and success in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. The selected candidate will work primarily in a remote capacity, focusing on early identification of student academic challenges and facilitation of support strategies to promote progression.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Success, faculty, and academic coaches to provide success planning for PharmD students.
• Conduct prompt analyses and outreach to students for individualized academic coaching and interventions.
• Monitor academic performance in real time and implement individualized early intervention strategies.
• Provide longitudinal support for at-risk learners.
• Conduct remote and/or in-person meetings with at-risk learners as needed.
• Identify and support student learning needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student meetings, progress, and outcomes.
• Submit end-of-semester reports on trends, student needs, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with University student support services, including ADA compliance, counseling, and academic resource offices.
• Engage in weekly meetings with the School’s administrative team in charge of student success.
• Use the University’s learning management system, ExamSoft, and Student Success Hub to support student engagement.
• Visit classes periodically to discuss the Navigator program with students.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• PharmD (preferred) or B.S. Pharmacy with relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with students, faculty, administration, and staff at all levels.
• Proficiency in the School’s learning management system, assessment platforms, and technologies for videoconferencing, documentation, and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic coaching, advising, and remediation (preferred).
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or advising students (preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.