Program Director - Physician Assistant Job Savannah area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.

Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one‑on‑one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them.

Our small classes feature hands‑on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life‑long learning.

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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Includes domestic partner coverage

Position Summary

The Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing the PA program. The Program Director is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the Physician Assistant Program. It is expected that the Program Director provides effective leadership towards ensuring the program consistently meets program and Student Learning Outcomes and is in compliance with ARC‑PA Accreditation Standards.

The Program Director’s responsibilities include classroom instruction, day‑to‑day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion, and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the University. The Program Director is co‑responsible with the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs for the fiscal well‑being of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment.

The Program Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the Department and the campus and abides by the mandates set by Education Management Corporation, the South University Board of Trustees, the University Chancellor, Vice President – Academic Affairs, Campus Director, and the local Executive Committee. This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus.

Key Job Elements

Oversees accreditation activities and assures full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards (ARC‑PA, SACSCOC) and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and procedures.

Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program for a minimum of 8 courses/classes per academic year.

Designs and delivers instruction in alignment with the South University model.

Oversees continuous program evaluation and analysis, curriculum evaluation, analysis and revision, and mission statement review.

Responsible for providing appropriate support for the accurate completion and timely submission of internal/external reports (e.g., OSAIRS, Accreditation, credentialing, course observations, and annual Faculty/staff evaluations), programmatic fees and documentation, and university processes as necessary.

Oversees faculty coordination by effectively managing coursework, clinical site development, and workload of all PA program faculty through demonstration of program organization according to the policies and procedures of the University, supervising the daily operations, which includes recruiting/interviewing of faculty and scheduling of instruction.

Provides effective management and leadership through responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving with…