FT Faculty - Coordinator of Academic Affairs , Physician Assistant Institute

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

Reporting to the Program Director, the Coordinator of Academic Affairs participates in activities that promote the stature of the PAI and University and abides by the mandates set by ARC-PA, the Program Director, and the Office of the Provost.

The Coordinator of Academic Affairs is an administrative appointment with duties to be performed on a twelve-month/year-round basis. The Coordinator of Academic Affairs requires a five-day per week effort: four days in-person within the Physician Assistant Institute and fifth for clinical practice or professional advancement and contribution. All employees should maintain individual records of their clinical practice and/or professional advancement and contribution which must be communicated with the Program Director and updated annually.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Teach, proctor and assist with all courses throughout the curriculum as needed.
• Monitor student progress throughout the curriculum, ensure all students meet required learning outcomes and progression.
• Collect, analyze and present student data as needed.
• Serve as the remediation counselor- coordinate remediation plans for students with academic and behavioral difficulty throughout the curriculum.
• Proactively work with students who are at risk of not performing to their potential.
• Serve as a faculty advisor for students.
• Serve as compliance officer to ensure the PAI meets all UB policies.
• Review and update all program handbooks and manuals.
• Assure that programmatic institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes assessment is conducted and that the results of the assessment lead to meaningful instructional development.
• Coordinate and execute the End-of-Didactic Examinations and the Final Summative OSCE
• Interface with the Office of Student Accessibility for students needing accommodations.
• Participate in the curriculum committee.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.
• Participate in the duties necessary for program maintenance of accreditation.
• Foster student achievement, persistence and success.
• Participate in PA related professional development, activities and associations.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff and students.
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation.
• Detail oriented.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to interact effectively as a member of the PAI team and work collaboratively with other College of Health Sciences programs.
• Ability to listen to constituents (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Education, Training and Experience :

• Master’s Degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Three to five years administrative and/or teaching experience in a university setting preferred.

Special Requirements :

• Must be a PA, allopathic or osteopathic physician with current licensure and certification.
• Must have current CT licensure.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)