Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant Program
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 9, 2023
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South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous 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 as it relates to education and helping to
maintain/grow enrollment. 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.
KEY
JOB ELEMENTS:
- 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.
- 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.
- Oversees continuous program evaluation and analysis, curriculum evaluation and analysis, and mission statement review.
- Oversees faculty coordination by effectively managing coursework and workload of all PA program faculty through demonstration of program organization.
- 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.
- 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.
- Oversees program operations, development, and planning with proper fiscal management in collaboration with the Campus Leadership Team.
- Supports University programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five-year strategic plan.
- Facilitates the submission of required programmatic fees and documentation, including reports of graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and employment rates.
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- Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
- Providing academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator and Student Advisor.
- Provides remedial instruction as needed.
- Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:
- Assists the Director of Didactic Education with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum.
- Assists the Director of Clinical Education with clinical site development and clinical site monitoring.
- Participates in the program’s admissions process to include student recruitment, applicant evaluation (through application review and candidate interview), and student selection meetings.
- Collaborates with other academic (Assistant) Program Directors within the College of Health Professions and the PA Department Chair regarding scheduling, sharing faculty, resources, curriculum, department operations, and other activities.15. Engages in service, community and campus relations, Program Advisory Council (PAC), and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of the Assistant Program Director.
- Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of teaching and academic administration.
- In the event of a Program Director vacancy the Assistant Program Director is responsible for assuming the role of interim Program Director until a permanent Program Director for the respected program can be employed by the University.
- Assists with other program, department, or university responsibilities as determined by the Program Director, and/or the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs.
- Performs duties as outlined in the job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
REQUIREMENTS:
ENVIRONMENT:
The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.
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