Assistant Program Director Physician Assistant Program

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Assistant Program Director Physician Assistant Program– Mercy College

Job Summary:

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in the leadership and operational execution of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, with specific emphasis on implementation and coordination of day-to-day academic and administrative activities. While not the final decision-maker, the APD plays a critical role in aligning curriculum, assessment, and accreditation efforts with program goals and regulatory standards. This position ensures continuity of operations by serving as a key liaison among faculty, staff, students, and external partners, and is prepared to assume program leadership in the temporary absence of the Program Director. The Assistant Program Director fulfills the responsibilities of a full-time assistant program director, with a teaching workload aligned to the expectations of the role and determined at the discretion of the Dean.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the Program Director and faculty to ensure academic and operational management in alignment with ARC-PA standards, institutional policies and goals, and the College’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provides guidance and coordination to Academic and Clinical Coordinators in the implementation and evaluation of designated program components, ensuring consistency with established curriculum frameworks, in coordination with the Program Director and curriculum committee.
• Assists the Program Director in mentoring new and existing faculty, contributing to a collegial and supportive academic environment; participates in faculty onboarding and peer evaluation processes.
• Collaborates on programmatic data collection activities and analysis related to program assessment, student outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives as outlined in the program’s assessment plan.
• Contributes to the preparation of accreditation documents (e.g., self-study reports, annual updates) and assists with logistics and documentation in support of ARC-PA site visits and interim reviews.
• Participates in planning and execution of program operations in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Maintains relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders to support student recruitment, clinical site engagement, and community partnerships under the direction of the Program Director.
• Teaching, scholarship, service, and other expectations, as outlined for a full-time assistant program director/faculty member.
• Provides academic advising to assigned PA students and contributes to the monitoring of student performance; assists in the development and implementation of individualized remediation plans when necessary.
• Actively participates in the student admissions process through application review, interview facilitation, and recruitment events in alignment with program recruitment goals.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (required)

Earned Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc) (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

Physician Assistant active license (required) or licensure eligible in the State of Ohio

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required)

Experience:

3-5 years as a Physician Assistant

3 years as a PA program faculty member including track record of successful administrative/management role within an entry level PA Program (e.g., Master of Physician Assistant Studies or similar).

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com