Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant

Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant

South University West Palm Beach, FL, 9801 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America Req #2507 Thursday, May 9, 2024

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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 :

In conjunction with the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program.

The Assistant Program Director is expected to provide effective leadership towards ensuring the program consistently meets program and Student Learning Outcomes and complies with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Accreditation Standards.

The Assistant Program Directors 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 ensure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, which include 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.

This position offers 7.5 weeks of vacation time and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

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 programs Didactic and Clinical phases with the programs Student Learning Outcomes and PA competencies.
• Serves on the West Palm Beach PA Departments Curriculum Committee in conjunction with counterpart(s) from other South PA programs.
• Provides effective management and leadership through responsiveness to personnel issues, strong communication skills, and proactive problem-solving as a liaison with administration when indicated.
• Oversees program 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.
• Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including : Overseeing coordination of instruction for didactic courses.

Lecturing in areas of clinical and / or professional expertise.Providing academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator, Student Advisor, and facilitating remediation as needed.

• 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 programs admissions process, which includes student recruitment, student 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 across schools regarding scheduling, sharing faculty, resources, curriculum, and other activities.
• Notifies expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education.
• Engages in service, community and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the Program Director's role.
• Selects and develops the Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least twice per year.
• Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of teaching and academic administration.
• Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director, and / or the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Performs instructional duties as assigned and outlined in the job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

Knowledge :

Terminal Degree as a Physician Assistant; Current NCCPA Certification; eligible for Licensure as a PA in the state of Florida.

1-2 years academic experience highly preferred; 5 years clinical experience required.

Experience in PA / medical classroom teaching and PA education administration is highly preferred.

Skills :

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.

Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.

Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Examsoft, and WebAdMIT.

Abilities :

Ability to interact effectively as a leader and a team member and work collaboratively with other departments.

Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.

Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, corporate leaders, and public groups.

Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.

Ability to listen to customers (e.g., staff, students, 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.

Work Environment :

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 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. 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.

Note : The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.