Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies
Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies
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Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies
About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private nonprofit graduatelevel health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith Arkansas. ACHEs servicedriven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014 ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90000 with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains Fort Smith is nestled between the OzarkSt. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking mountain biking rock climbing hang gliding whitewater rafting and camping all within a short drive. In addition the city supports a variety of cultural attractions including museums theaters an awardwinning symphony and two historic entertainment districts.
JOB SUMMARY
The Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies will design develop and launch ACHEs Physician Assistant Program. He/She will be responsible for addressing all phases of the accreditation process with the Accreditation Review Commission for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA) and assuring a successful outcome (i.e. achieve full accreditation status). Through his/her leadership and management skills the Dean will position ACHEs PA Program to be recognized among the nations best.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for all aspects of leadership management and organization of the program.
Plan and develop a program which adheres to and meets all aspects of the ARCPA accreditation standards
Develop strong partnerships with clinical training sites and health providers in the area throughout the State of Arkansas and the region to educate and train Physician Assistants to serve the community state and service area as defined in ACHEs Mission
Continuous programmatic review and analysis
Fiscal management of the program including the establishment of the programs budget and working within the approved budget
Responsible for the recruitment development and retention of faculty and staff
Supervise the activities of the medical director principal and instructional faculty
Coordinate the activities of staff and faculty for the program
Leads the efforts involved in the identification recruitment matriculation orientation and academic/professional development of students
Collaborate with campus leaders and educators to create synergy and maximize the effective use of facilities and resources for the benefit of all ACHE students
Devote at least 80 of effort to the academic and administrative responsibilities in support of the PA Program
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an ARCPA accredited Physician Assistant Program
Current NCCPA Certification status in good standing
Active PA license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas
Three 3 years of fulltime higher education experience
Progressive experience in an academicbased role as an effective assistant/associate professor academic coordinator or clinical coordinator including experience
o as a practicing PA
o with patient simulation including standardized patients simulators and training models
o with program outcomes: review assessment and analysis
o supervising faculty and staff in an academic environment
o preparing for and participating in at least one ARCPA site visit
o working in an academic institution with lines of reporting and accountability
Proactive Problem Solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Earned doctorate and previous experience as an Assistant/Associate Program Director of an ARCPA accredited program in an institution of higher education
Fluent with the Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education 5th edition)
Five 5 years of clinical experience as a practicing PA
Demonstrated record of scholarly research
Experience
o advising undergraduate students into professional programs
o managing program budgets
o developing and implementing curriculum in a PA or related program
o using psychometric data
o with strategic planning and implementation
Required knowledge skills and abilities
Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office.
Professionalism in all communication and interaction.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to prioritize organize and complete numerous and varied assignments.
Highenergy versatile selfdirected.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
Ability to understand oral and written information using the English language and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment as well as outside contributors.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving
Intuitively able to reason analyze information and events and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Expertise in negotiation.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
May be exposed to short intermittent and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include but not limited to pens pencils calculators computer keyboards telephone etc.
May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices conference rooms and on occasion to offcampus sites to attend meetings conferences workshops seminars etc.
May require significant travel or work away from campus.
Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
Frequently required to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability or any other reason please contact Vicki Broadaway Human Resources Manager at 479.308.2287 or
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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