Northeastern State University
Program Director Position Description

PROGRAM: Physician Assistant Studies Program
POSITION (Number): Program Director (X96604)
NATURE: Full-time, twelve-month, staff
FTE: 0.80 Administration, 0.20 Teaching
DATE: Revised 4.24.25

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To administratively oversee the Physician Assistant Program by
working with other core faculty to assure the delivery of a quality academic program.

EXTENT OF AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY: By working with other core faculty,
ensures that the Physician Assistant Program is kept up-to-date with teaching practices that are
sound and contemporary and ensures that the program meets all ARC-PA requirements for
accreditation. Coordinates core faculty. Hires, evaluates, and supports adjunct faculty to staff
courses in conjunction with the Director of Didactic Education. In conjunction with the Director
of Admissions, is responsible for marketing, recruiting, and enrolling students in the program.
Supports the Student Progress Committee with the review of student progress.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS NECESSARY FOR POSITION:
● Master’s degree required
● Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA)
● At least three years of full-time experience in PA education in faculty or administrative
role
● Thorough understanding of the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards with the ability to
understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria
● Excellent teaching skills and ability to use current technologies in teaching
● Computer competency including demonstrated proficiency in utilization of Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Qualtrics, eValue, and statistical analytic
software (SPSS).
● Strong ability to organize, plan, and multi-task
● Effective communication skills
● Demonstrated record of initiative
● Team-building skills
● Strong work ethic

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The position reports directly to the Dean of the Gregg
Wadley College of Science and Health Professions. The position supervises the Medical
Director, full-time and part-time faculty (principal and instructional), staff, adjunct faculty, guest
lecturers, and clinical preceptors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Accreditation/Accreditation Compliance Officer
Ensure that the program remains in compliance with all standards for continuing
accreditation through ARC-PA
Develop and ensure that a process of continuous review and analysis of program
effectiveness is ongoing and effective
Facilitate data system development using university resources and manage the
collection and analysis of assessment data
Provide oversight in program curriculum planning, development, and analysis as
related to ARC-PA compliance
Chair the Standards Compliance and Faculty Executive Committees
Serve as a member of the Data Analytics Committee
Conduct regular meetings with faculty members, Dean, and University leadership
on matters related to ongoing accreditation maintenance
Oversee development and review of departmental/program policies and
procedures relating to ARC-PA compliance
Regularly attend ARC-PA workshops to keep abreast of current expectations of
the ARC-PA in relation to program’s compliance with the standards
Prepare and submit accreditation documents and reports
Ensure continuous maintenance of the program website
Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Executive Director and
Assistant Director to ensure appropriate and effective data analysis of program
benchmarks

● Curriculum
Provide leadership and assistance with the development of new courses and
review of existing courses
Review course offerings each semester
Review and update the academic sections of the University catalog related to the
program
Facilitate completion of all program review efforts

● Faculty
Supervise the hiring of program full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty
Participate in the formative and summative evaluation of full-time and part-­time
faculty
Assign teaching responsibilities to faculty
Mentor faculty members in teaching, scholarship, and service
Mentor faculty members through the University promotion and tenure processes
Approve the teaching schedule each semester
Conduct and lead regular program meetings with faculty

● Students
Teach lecture and/or laboratory courses in the program
Support the Student Progress Committee with student progress
Approve incomplete, independent study, and Leave of Absence requests for
students in the program
Revise Student Handbook annually and orient incoming students to program
policies and procedures
Mediate student/faculty issues
Participate in student admission and recruitment processes
Work with other core faculty before graduation to evaluate students’ readiness to
practice
Support the Director of Clinical Education to ensure compliance with health and
malpractice insurance, immunization status, and other clearances required to begin the program

● Administration
Oversee program planning and fiscal management
Implement and keep current standards for admission to the program
Assist with marketing, recruiting, screening, and enrolling students in the program
Develop and manage the program budget
Seek opportunities, collaborative partnerships, and new ideas for advancing the
program and the profession in the local, regional, and national communities
Promote visibility of the program in the community
Secure outside funding for the program as needed
Meet regularly with the Dean of the Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health
Professions and Provost
Perform any other duties assigned by the Dean and/or University leadership

Annual salary $147,684.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 8/1/2025
Applications will be accepted until: 7/11/2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

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