Assistant Director - Physician Assistant Program

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 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. 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. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (required)
• Physician Assistant active license (required) or licensure eligible in the State of Ohio
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required)
• 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).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees