Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College’s comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in both technical and university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.

BRCC is seeking a full-time program director to manage the Pharmacy Technician program. The position provides overall leadership for the credential – vision, direction, development, recruitment, instruction, administration, and assessment of all aspects of the program. In addition, the role: Facilitates the work of an Advisory Board

Oversees the curricula and ensures it reflects the standards set by the accrediting body, the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy (ASHP)

Ensures program courses are delivered by qualified instructors and clinical preceptors

Serves as primary faculty member for several student cohorts each year as needed to support program revenue generation goals

Secures appropriate clinical sites and oversees the training, placement, progress, and completion of program outcomes for students at these sites

Ensures that program utilizes a self-sustaining model and generates revenue for BRCC

Holds responsibility for enrollment in the pharmacy tech program and partners with other departments across the college to ensure that student recruitment efforts are effective

Develops and monitors a budget for the program

Engages in program evaluation processes consistent with BRCC and ASHP expectations, including maintaining records and completion of annual reports and strategic plans

Ensures that learning outcomes (at both course and program level) are being collected and analyzed as per guidelines set by ASHP

Works with Career Services as needed in job placement activities for graduates

Performs other duties as assigned

Full-time classified positions come with generous leave and holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (to include dental, vision, and short-term and long-term disability), retirement with the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation investment opportunities, and educational assistance. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacy practice

Knowledge of and experience adhering to Virginia State licensure and certification regulations in the practice of pharmacy

Proven track record of engaging in ongoing continuing education in the field of pharmacy

Experience using a variety of computer software/programs and ability to learn new ones, particularly related to online instruction

Ability to serve as a visionary, effective leader, and strategic thinker

Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents, including students, faculty, external businesses and partners, staff, and senior leadership Additional requirements for applicants that are Pharmacy Technicians: Must have graduated from an ASHP or ACPE accredited pharmacy technician program; OR have earned (or be actively pursuing) an Associate’s Degree Additional Considerations Entrepreneurial spirit

Program administration experience, to include budget management and strategic planning

Passion for the mission of the Community College Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel Occasional