Physician Associate Studies Program Manager

Position SummaryResponsible for managing the daily operations and administrative functions of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program. Reports directly to the Department Chair and provides administrative operational and coordination support to the Department Chair Medical Director principal faculty adjunct faculty and students. Will support registration student and faculty records facilities management and all MSPAS programs. Supports program accreditation admissions budget management program assessment departmental communications and special events while helping ensure effective implementation evaluation and continuous improvement of program activities and Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate daily operations of the PA Program vendor relationships and contract and support the Dept. Chair/Program Director of Physician Associate Studies in on-going program updates implementation and assessment of the program. Operations manager to address building and facility needs including HVAC maintenance and facility participate in and support all aspects of the ARC-PA Accreditation Process. Assist in preparing reports for the ARC-PA: application subsequent provisional accreditation reports and annual portal updates/reports. Participate in and support Physician Associate Studies Admissions; liaison between SHU Graduate Admissions Dept. and PA to Exaat for incoming Dept. Chair/Program Director with management of PA Program correspondence agendas invitations flyers spreadsheets charts and minutes for monthly department to SHU Registrars office to update principal and adjunct faculty semester course assignments and credit load. Prepare reimbursement requests of Dept. Chair/Program Director Principal Faculty and Medical Director. Prepare for meetings reports and minutes for trimester MSPAS self-assessment and MSPAS curriculum review meetings and annual MSPAS retreat. Assist with new faculty hiring process: Coordinate interviews new hire to Dept. Chair/Program Director direct reports and all adjunct instructional faculty members: Maintain/update personnel files process annual dues and licensing reimbursement requests room reservations and general administrative verification of academic appointments for faculty and adjuncts. Maintain CVs for all principal and adjunct on and off-campus events that are the responsibility of the PA Program: reserving facilities meeting rooms catering invitations and annual student awards programs (White Coat Ceremony Graduation). Organization and assistance in planning and implementation of New Student Orientation with and register faculty for PA conferences (PAEA AAPA CAPA) and manage all travel and hotel reservations. Develops and maintains student and alumni database and serves as a liaison to all university programs and in developing and performing annual revisions: MSPAS Program Policy & Procedure to facilities operations and Stamford duties as Skills Abilities & Other AttributesBachelors degree requiredAdministrative experience with purchasing reconciling budgets and expense reports and trackingSuperior communication skills in person on the phone by email and voicemailDemonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial and professional manner Solid organization and management skillsHighest degree of integrity professionalism diplomacy and discretionAbility to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively and meet tight deadlinesAbility to handle confidential information in a professional mannerMust be a self-starter and manage a busy office and program with excellent anticipatory and prioritization skillsGood knowledge of business corporate and academic cultureMost competitive applicants will have familiarity with admissions software student databases budget software and Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred QualificationsExperience with PA Program in Working ConditionsThis position is located in Stamford CT. Occasional flexible working hours to accommodate PA department needs (Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work with advance notice.) Office and classroom environment.