Director of Operations - Physician Assistant Program

About the role

Assists with the planning, management, and business of the PA program relating to operations, budget, personnel, and facilities. Provides assistance and support to the Program Director in problem solving, project planning, and management. Advises the Program Director, Directors, and Faculty regarding operations, budget, personnel, and facilities.

Develops financial, personnel, and facilities reports for internal and external bodies, including external accrediting bodies. Prepares spreadsheets/reports/surveys for data analysis and monitoring of all financial resources, including operations, personnel, and revenue. Serves as central contact with institutional administration on operations, budget, personnel, and facilities. Serves as central contact with academic department administration on budget, personnel, and facilities matters for the PA program.

Plans, manages, and directs the onsite lab intensive sessions for the PA program. Plans, manages, and directs the information and instructional technology in the PA program. Plans, manages, and directs the PA program website with content requests submitted as per institutional policy. Manages the preventative maintenance schedule for all PA program equipment. Ensures compliance with institution and school personnel and fiscal policies. Assists with budgetary aspects of annual accreditation reporting and self-study accreditation.

Supports the Director of Didactic Education as needed in curriculum planning and scheduling. Supports the Director of Clinical Education as needed in student placement and management in clinical education experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, management, and business operations of the PA program (budget, personnel, facilities)
• Support Program Director in problem solving, project planning, and management
• Advise Program Director, Directors, and Faculty on operations, budget, personnel, and facilities
• Develop financial, personnel, and facilities reports for internal/external bodies, including accreditation
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and surveys for data analysis and financial monitoring
• Serve as central contact for institutional and academic administration on budget, personnel, and facilities
• Plan, manage, and direct onsite lab intensive sessions for the PA program
• Plan, manage, and direct instructional technology and the PA program website
• Manage preventative maintenance for PA program equipment
• Ensure compliance with institutional personnel and fiscal policies
• Assist with budgetary aspects of accreditation reporting and self-study
• Support curriculum planning, scheduling, and clinical education student placement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Appropriate experience in higher education administration

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and fiscal management
• Knowledge of budgetary reporting, financial management, and presentation
• Knowledge of human resources management practices
• Knowledge of the higher education environment, particularly in health-related areas
• Knowledge of South College policies and procedures
• Knowledge of facilities management
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage challenging situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities through to completion
• Ability to solve problems effectively
• Ability to interpret and apply policies accurately
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism with sensitive issues
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and crisis situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents

Benefits

• Front-loaded PTO
• Tuition assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution