Coordinator of Enrollment and Student Success

Wilkes University invites applicants to apply for the Coordinator of Enrollment and Student Success position in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy (NSoP). The NSoP's mission is "To educate and develop highly qualified professionals and notably contribute to the ever-changing science and practice of pharmacy." This position will directly support this mission by assisting with recruiting a highly qualified applicant pool and supporting student success initiatives. The NSoP is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

The successful candidate will work as part of the NSoP enrollment and student success team to successfully execute recruitment events, admissions, and student success initiatives within the NSoP. Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively represent the NSoP to candidates for the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat (PPGS) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and marketing activities for the PPGS and Pharm.D. programs.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Marketing Communications, Admissions and Financial Aid and the Office of the Registrar.
• Collect, organize and maintain academic and non-academic data.
• Prepare, distribute, and collect enrollment and academic documentation, including academic status records, admission letters, applications, contracts, and transcripts.
• Report data to contribute to required ACPE accreditation surveys and reports on pharmacy education standards.
• Lead PPGS and Pharm.D. applicants through the matriculation process into the professional program.
• Work directly with student pharmacists and serve in an advisory role including supporting student development through transitions into the Pharm.D. program, personal transitions, those experiencing academic difficulty or on academic support plans.
• Provide leadership through selection, training and support of First-Year Student Pharmacist Peer Mentors.
• Contribute to programs that promote engagement and a sense of belonging. Create and/or distribute resources to support student success. Monitor key metrics that assess student success, well-being, and belonging.
• Plan and coordinate logistics of NSoP sponsored events (e.g. Hooding Ceremony, White Coat Ceremony, professional interviews, orientations, and camps).
• Manage the budget related to scholarships, enrollment and student success sponsored events.
• Provide executive administrative support for the Associate Dean of Enrollment and Student Success.

The successful candidate will report to the Associate Dean of Enrollment and Student Success in the NSoP. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. A bachelor's degree and minimum three years of professional work experience is required. Experience in higher education is preferred.

The ideal candidate should be organized, with an ability to prioritize multiple high priority tasks, meet project deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy, work independently on assigned tasks, contribute as an effective team member, and should possess excellent communication skills. The candidate should possess the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong critical thinking (interpretation and application of information and problem solving) skills are necessary. The ideal candidate should be proficient with technology and easily able to adapt to learning new programs. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is expected. Occasional travel to recruitment events hosted off campus is required. A valid driver's license, access to an automobile and safe driving practices are required. Travel expenses for approved business-related travel are provided but must have reliable means of transportation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.