Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant

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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Program Director is responsible in conjunction with the Program Director for the oversight of all aspects of the Physician Assistant Program. It is expected that the Assistant Program Director provides effective leadership towards ensuring the program consistently meets program and student learning outcomes and is in compliance with ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. The Assistant Program Director’s responsibilities include classroom instruction, clinical site maintenance, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion, and staffing the classroom/SCPEs (supervised clinical program experiences) with instructors who support the mission of the University. The Assistant Program Director is responsible to assist the Program Director and the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs with the fiscal well-being of the program.

The Assistant Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) with the Physician Assistant Program. The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, which includes quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion. In the event of a Program Director vacancy the Assistant Program Director is responsible for assuming the role of interim Program Director. This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
1. Selects, trains, develops, manages, and leads principal faculty (full-time and adjunct) according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and the Dean of the College of Health Professions in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.
2. Oversees with the Program Director accreditation activities and assures full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards (ARC-PA) and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and procedures.
3. Oversees continuous program evaluation and analysis, curriculum evaluation and analysis, and mission statement review.
4. Oversees faculty coordination by effectively managing coursework and workload of all PA program faculty through demonstration of program organization.
5. Oversees curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the program’s Didactic and Clinical phases with the program’s Student Learning Outcomes and PA competencies.
6. Provides effective management and leadership through responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving as a liaison with administration when indicated.
7. Oversees program operations, development, and planning with proper fiscal management in collaboration with the Campus Leadership Team.
8. Supports University programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five-year strategic plan.
9. Facilitates the submission of required programmatic fees and documentation, including reports of graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and employment rates.
10. Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:
◦ Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
◦ Providing academic advising as a small group facilitator and student advisor.
◦ Provides remedial instruction