Department Manager- Physician Assistant Program

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

The Program/Department Manager under the general supervision of the Program Director manages the administrative functions of the PA Program, including financial planning and tracking; managing the certification and training of faculty; managing, coordinating, and negotiating department programs, seminars, workshops, travel, special projects, and events; and conducting administrative tasks as defined by the Program Director. They work closely with the University's Accounting Department and other departments to ensure compliance with university standards.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with the program’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the financial planning and tracking of the PA Program budget.
• Manage the certification and training of faculty/instructors as the Site Coordinator for Emergency Management Resources and the American Heart Association courses.
• Manage, coordinate, and negotiate department programs, seminars, workshops, travel, special projects, and events.
• Perform administrative tasks as defined by the Program Director.
• Perform related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Must be a self-starter, accountable, and able to perform without direct supervision.
• Ability to analyze success/failures and basic percentages to set self-goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues, ability to plan and evaluate programs, and organizing and coordinating skills.
• Internet, computer, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education, business, or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• 3 years' experience in a managerial function, preferably in a health professions occupation.
• Internet, computer, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, bending, lifting, stooping, or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed under basically normal working conditions as in a standard office environment.