Adjunct Faculty – School of PA Studies - Student Success Navigator

Responsibilities

• Delivers high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Masters of Physician Assistant Studies Program.
• Works primarily in a remote capacity, with responsibilities centered on academic mentoring, early identification of student challenges, and facilitation of student support strategies to promote progression and professional development.
• Supports graduate-level PA students across didactic semesters in the first year of the program.
• Conducts prompt analysis and outreach to students to provide individualized academic coaching, mentoring, interventions, and success planning for PA students.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of student meetings, progress, and outcomes.
• Collaborates with other members of the Student Success Team.
• Collaborates with course coordinators and faculty to identify and support student learning needs.
• Coordinates with University student support services, including ADA compliance, counseling, and academic resource offices.
• Affords assistance in interventions, remediation plan development, implementation, and follow-up.
• Reports trends, student needs, and outcomes to the Program Director and Director of Didactic Education.
• Provides service to the program, including ongoing development of student support tools and processes.
• Uses the University’s learning management system and approved communication tools to support student engagement.
• Engages in weekly meetings with student success rounds team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Physician Assistant Studies).
• At least 2 years of relevant teaching or clinical experience.
• Experience working with graduate-level students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of best practices in student support and academic coaching.