Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program - Phoenix

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership for the Phoenix campus-based MPAS program which results in the smooth functioning of the program and quality education for students.
• Supervise the campus-based MPAS Program's medical director, principal faculty and administrative staff.
• Organize and structure the program in accordance with established standards and practices and in collaboration with MPAS Dean.
• Coordinate and direct curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain and ensure program quality and integrity in compliance with established ARC-PA accreditation standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with Founding Dean on ARC-PA recertification activities and create appropriate reports and supporting documents.
• Regularly evaluate the education provided by both internal and external faculty and at clinical practicum/rotation sites.
• Conduct regular faculty and staff performance evaluations and oversee development.
• Coordinate with student and financial aid services for the program.
• Develop, plan and submit an annual line-item budget for the campus-based program.
• Recruit, interview, select and develop qualified faculty and administrative staff.
• Plan, schedule and conduct faculty/staff meetings and coordinate department committee structures.
• Attend and participate in assigned program and university committees.
• Evaluate data associated with the educational program as related to: students' didactic and clinical performance, faculty performance and course evaluation, students' performance on national exams, demographics of applicant pool and graduate employment status and practice characteristics of graduates.
• Provide periodic reports as required and requested to the Dean, University departments, accrediting agencies and to other outside agencies.
• Provide counseling and advising to students, faculty and staff at campus MPAS location.
• Ensure all PA personnel and student policies are consistent with federal and state statues, rules and regulations.
• Promote program research activities concerning the PA profession and education.
• Participate in the activities of state, regional and national organizations concerned with the profession to promote a position image of the PA concept within the academic, lay, and professional communities.
• Maintain certification and participate in professional development directly related to physician assistant education.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

• Master's degree required, PhD in a health specialty preferred.
• Current PA licensure and NCCPA certification.
• Five years of experience as a PA in higher education with at least two years as a practicing PA.
• Knowledgeable about program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and the accreditation process.
• Highly collaborative, responsive and demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make and effectively communicate decisions.
• Ability to lead and direct and motivate faculty and staff to inspire excellence and build consensus.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including high proficiency in oral and written communications, organizational skills, time management, training, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels: students, faculty, leadership, external stakeholders, and staff.
• High integrity with a passion for learning and students, inspired by our TEACH values and mission.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

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