[Hiring] Regional Coordinator @University of Colorado

Role Description

The Regional Coordinator serves as a faculty representative of the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CU Pharmacy) within an assigned Colorado rural region. This part-time position advances the School's educational mission through professional outreach, student recruitment, mentoring, experiential education support, and engagement with healthcare and community partners. The Regional Coordinator promotes CU Pharmacy's academic programs and professional pathways, delivers educational programming on rural health and pharmacy practice topics, supports workforce development initiatives, and fosters relationships that strengthen the School's regional presence and impact.

Working collaboratively with the Office of Experiential Programs, the Office of Student Affairs, regional Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), preceptors, and community stakeholders, the Regional Coordinator supports student success through recruitment, advising, co-curricular learning, and professional development activities. The position also contributes to experiential education by recruiting and supporting preceptors, assessing student learning experiences, facilitating regional partnerships, and serving as a liaison to enhance educational opportunities and healthcare initiatives across the assigned region.

This is a part-time position (0.2 FTE), expected to take approximately 8 hours per week.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree
• Experience in education, healthcare, advising, recruitment, outreach, or community engagement.
• Preferred: Experience working with AHEC centers, experiential education, health professions, or rural communities.
• Preferred: Demonstrated familiarity with Colorado healthcare systems and pharmacy practice environments.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the designated region.
• Reliable telephone and internet access.
• Live in rural Colorado region being represented.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible remote work options.
• Engagement with a top-tier research school ranked in the top 10% of more than 140 schools in the country for research grant funding.
• Opportunity to contribute to workforce development and community health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• CU Pharmacy Ambassador:
  • Represent CU Pharmacy within the regional pharmacy community through professional service, educational outreach, and engagement with healthcare partners to support student recruitment, experiential education, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Promote CU Pharmacy’s mission, values, academic programs, and professional pathways.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with local partners, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.
  • Provide regional training education sessions to local pharmacists and student pharmacists on rotation on specific disease management or rural pharmacy topics.
  • Identify professional development opportunities for students to complete co-curricular activities.
• Student Recruitment, Mentoring & Coaching:
  • Work closely with CU Pharmacy’s admissions team on recruitment strategies and efforts.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to prospective and admitted pharmacy students.
  • Review and provide feedback on admitted pharmacy student experiential workbooks and portfolios.
  • Facilitate co-curricular learning and professional development activities for pharmacy students within the assigned region, including mentoring students, delivering educational presentations, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
• AHEC Liaison & MOUD Regional Support:
  • Partner with AHEC staff and local community organizations/members to identify additional housing options for students completing experiential rotations in the region.
  • Serve as an informational resource for local pharmacists implementing direct patient care activities.
  • Facilitate communication among CU Pharmacy, regional partners, and MOUD network stakeholders to enhance student experiential learning experiences and regional educational initiatives.
• Preceptor Recruitment & Development:
  • Recruit new preceptors and rotation placement sites in region to support experiential education needs.
  • Oversee and assess student experiential learning activities in collaboration with preceptors and the Office of Experiential Programs.
  • Assist with preceptor onboarding and professional development activities, including dissemination of resources and training opportunities.

How to Apply

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume.
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Wes Nuffer – [email protected]

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $15,000 to $30,000 Annually for 20% time.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.