Program Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Program - Bethel University

Job Summary

This search is being conducted by Scott Healy & Associates, please click on this link to see the position profile on their page. 

Bethel University,in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Program Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Program. Bethel University seeks a strategic, collaborative, and creative individual who possesses strong personal and professional integrity to serve in this important role. The Program Director is responsible for providing oversight, coordination and programmatic leadership to ensure the efficient operation of the PA Program. This person must be knowledgeable about and responsible for program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and development.

Responsibilities

Curriculum:

• Oversee development, review, and revision of the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program.
• Oversee the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum.  

Personnel:

• Manage program faculty, medical director, instructional faculty, and staff hiring, orientation, supervision, and evaluation demonstrating responsiveness to issues related to personnel.
• Assign instructors to courses.
• Communicate with Divisional Dean, Associate Provost, and Provost as appropriate.

Program Development:

• Assist admission team with marketing, recruitment & admission events.
• Participate in the selection of applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Interact with internal and external audiences for program promotion.
• Clinical site relations & medical community advocacy.

Student Contact:

• Maintain teaching load in program.
• Participate in evaluation of student performance and academic counseling of students.
• Adjudicate student academic and professional issues as needed and assure availability of remedial instruction.

Administration:

• Responsible for program organization and administration including fiscal management, program planning, program development, and calendar development.
• Complete licensure and credentialing forms and verifications for graduates.
• Participate in and lead meetings and committees as required.

Program Accreditation:

• Oversee program self-assessment process through continuous programmatic review and analysis.
• Complete ARC-PA required documents and ensure program adherence to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.
• Collaborate with other Program Directors and administrators in the overall university structure.

Other required and negotiated program activities.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic, visionary, and creative individual who possesses strong personal and professional integrity.

• Familiarity with the ARC-PA accreditation process.
• Strong team-building skills and ability to foster collaboration.
• Knowledge in adult learning theory and practice.
• Commitment to make a positive contribution to the development of a culturally diverse and inter-culturally competent community.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. 
• Demonstrated collegiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Demonstrated superior oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills to effectively translate vision and strategic goals into specific objectives and tasks for teams and individuals.

• Keen analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Unwavering commitment to the University’s mission and a strong Christian faith commitment.

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience in a PA program or a similar program. 
• Leadership or management level professional experience in a high-standards, performance-based work environment preferred.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) like Moodle, eCollege, Blackboard, etc. preferred.

• Master’s degree in PA studies; Doctoral degree in a related discipline preferred.

• Current or Emeritus NCCPA certification status. 
• Eligibility for licensure as a PA in the state of Minnesota.

Additional Information

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position.
2. Updated CV.
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God’s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Learn about Bethel’s mission, vision, and values

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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