Associate Program Director - School of Physician Assistant Studies

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Associate Program Director is a key member of the University of Florida School of Physician Assistant Studies (UF SPAS) leadership team, responsible for contributing to the overall administration, management, and strategic planning of the program. This position will work closely with the leadership team to promote quality education in accordance with the University, School, and Program missions and values. This position is supervised by the Program Director, School of Physician Assistant Studies. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program (or related medical discipline, i.e., MD or DO).
Current certification by the NCCPA (for PA applicants) and FL State licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
If applicant is not a current Florida resident, a valid medical license in the state of current residence is required.
MD and DO applicants must hold specialty board certification in their area of instruction, in accordance with accreditation guidelines for supervising PA students.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a full-time clinician.

Nice To Haves

Administrative appointment only.
Previous teaching experience with the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
3 years’ experience in Physician Assistant education with educational leadership at some level.
Experience with Professional Standards and Promotion Committee or supporting student success.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

As a member of the UF SPAS leadership team, collaborate on overall administration, management, and strategic planning of the SPAS to promote quality education in accordance with University, School, and Program missions and values.
Support future expansion of the program by identifying opportunities for growth, developing strategies for sustainable development, and ensuring that the program is positioned to meet evolving needs.
Represent the program at national and regional professional meetings, committees, and events, including the College of Medicine (COM), Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and other relevant organizations.
Participate (attend, lead, pre/post work) in UF SPAS committees as assigned per Program Director.
In absence of Program Director, assume responsibilities and duties as needed.
Serve as Chair of the Professional Standards and Promotion Committee, overseeing the monitoring of student evaluation and progress.
Coordinate efforts to identify students who may be at risk and develop strategies to support their success.
Work with the program leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote student well-being and success.
Collaborate with student affairs personnel to support student success and retention initiatives.
Provide support and guidance to principal faculty and staff, serving as a liaison between them and program leadership to facilitate communication.
Organize faculty and staff development activities to enhance teaching and learning, promote scholarship, and support well-being.
Collaborate with faculty to identify opportunities for scholarly collaborations and research initiatives.
Develop, implement, and analyze program assessment data to inform continuous quality improvement efforts and ensure that program outcomes meet accreditation standards and professional competencies.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and policies related to accreditation, licensure, and certification.
Participate in the planning and implementation of the program's self-study and accreditation process, including the development of reports, data collection, and site visit preparations.