Academic Affairs Manager, PA Program

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working closely with all members of the Physician Assistant (PA) program administrative team, faculty, and students, the Academic Affairs Manager is responsible for all didactic administrative functions for the PA program and shares a leadership role in the development and growth of this graduate program. This position serves as the primary support for the Director of Didactic Curriculum, both in the logistical management of activities and analysis of the curriculum, student performance, and instructor performance.

The academic affairs manager will work on the execution and evaluation of assessment and simulation and provide a summary analysis (in addition to detailed methods).

• Provide oversight and coordination of all aspects of the 15-month didactic curriculum, including instruction, assessment, and simulation. This includes didactic course scheduling, room scheduling, adjunct faculty coordination, and coordination of assessment of the didactic curriculum. Organize and manage all instructional materials specific to each course. Assist with the review and evaluation of assessment effectiveness. Schedule and onboard adjunct faculty and proctors for exams, simulations, and clinical skills assessments (OSCEs).
  
  Working within Exam Soft, post, print, and proctor assessments. Maintain adjunct faculty database to include list of instructors, CVs, and up-to-date medical licenses to ensure program compliance with accreditation standards. Coordinate all aspects of adjunct faculty teaching including reminders, obtaining course materials, day‑of logistics, and post‑session follow‑up. Make changes to courses (instructors, times and places) as needed. (50%)
• Develop, maintain, and track all program evaluations. Compile and evaluate survey data and present recommendations for improvement to program director or other committee leads. Monitor the academic progress of students and help identify those who may be in academic or programmatic difficulty. Maintain student academic data in a way that allows faculty to efficiently identify at‑risk students. Metrics include accreditation requirements, recruitment, enrollment reporting, outcome goals, and research requests.
  
  Work closely with the program leadership to identify best practices in data collection and assessment of the program to ensure evidence‑based decisions are made regarding program curriculum. (25%)

• Build networks with other PA program admissions administrators to develop best practices in admissions. Attend and participate in/present at regional and national PA education meetings. Build relationships with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to increase awareness of the PA profession as a career option and to broaden representation within the program. Collaborate with external relations on donor opportunities that can benefit the PA program.
  
  Participate in community health meetings to assess and develop areas for collaboration, such as gatherings that bring together various community organizations to design initiatives that improve community health. Explore opportunities to increase and enhance the program
  ¿ s experiential learning and community service opportunities. (5%)
• Develop a strong pipeline of applicants by assisting in marketing the program to Pre-PA clubs and prospective applicants by participating in tours, information sessions (in-person and virtual), and special events. (5%)
• Develop and cultivate relationships with community partners. Participate in community service and experiential learning opportunities to encourage, assess, and build areas for collaboration with the goal of ensuring a quality experience for PA students. (5%)
• Use the People Soft Student Information System (SIS) to track and verify student enrollment and academic status. Manage student accounts in SIS, including financial activity, course registration, grades and Planned Programs of Study (PPOS). Act as the PA Program resource to faculty, staff, and students for training with SIS. Resolve all student issues in a timely manner with limited supervision. Coordinate grade entry for both didactic…