Fellowship Coordinator, DPET

M-F, 8 am - 5 pm

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The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

This position provides support to the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics ( DPET) in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy specializing in program management, planning and coordination of the Division's industry sponsored fellowship programs with 20-25 fellows. The individual will also work closely with the Division's administrative and leadership team and provide administrative support to a portion of the DPET faculty that is highly active in pharmaceutical education and research. The individual will provide administrative support for faculty and fellows that includes, but is not limited to, assisting with Finance/HR tasks and inquires, coordination of application management and recruitment, onboarding and orientation, preparation/editing of documents, calendar management, and general clerical support for various activities. This position will be part of a highly active and motivated administrative/technical team. The position will work closely with this team and provide additional support to the division's graduate program and the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, as needed.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge Program: Program knowledge includes acceptable interpretations, applications, and allowable exceptions of written policies and procedures. Requires knowledge of organizational structure, functions, and services, programs, office procedures and practices. Ability to explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff.

Information/Records Administration: Performs research, data collection and analysis of information, and report writing. Utilizes, reconciles, and manipulates data from different internal and external software systems. Applies an in-depth knowledge of a variety of complex processes and procedures.

Office Technology: Integrates varying software applications and systems for information and records purposes.

Problem Solving: Independently resolves and/or develops recommendations for unprecedented issues and problems. Problem resolution requires some interpretation of policy and procedures. Serves as a resource for others in resolving unprecedented, non-standard issues and problems. Assumes responsibilities for and manages the results of decisions. Coordinates and facilitates solutions with other work units.

Communication Verbal: Interprets guidelines, answers inquiries, and advises others regarding processes, services, and operations as applied to non-standard situations. Communicates expectations to other employees, which may include formal/informal training.

Communication Written: Independently compiles, analyzes, assimilates, and composes information into varied or non-standard formats with responsibility for content review, accuracy, quality, and timelines, requiring in-depth program knowledge and interpretation.

-Prefer three years of related administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting.
-A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with experience working in a fast-paced environment.
-Knowledge of UNC systems and policies is preferred.
-Ability to prosper in a fast-paced environment that often involves quick decision making and multitasking skills.
-A proven ability to function independently yet being able to work on a team and recognize when to seek guidance from supervisors and peers is crucial.
-A preferred candidate would have a track record of success in event planning and/or administrative support for multiple shareholders.
-Ability to promote and maintain a productive and collaborative work environment and create a knowledgeable and welcoming workplace for faculty, administrators, staff, and learners.
-A preferred candidate would have excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
-A preferred candidate would have experience working with Microsoft Office and proofing and editing documents for general grammatical errors.
-A preferred candidate would have prior experience with UNC finance, HR and travel systems.

Not Applicable.

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