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09/06/2016
Program Manager, PA Program
Cuyahoga Community College
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Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in Cleveland, Ohio, is proud to be Ohio's first and largest Community College. Each year more than 55,000 credit and non-credit students take courses at our four traditional campuses, two Corporate College locations, 50+ off-campus sites and via e-learning. Offering more than 1,000 credit courses in more than 140 career and technical programs and liberal arts curricula, we are a highly respected academic institution and have earned distinction as one of the Board Member Colleges for the League for Innovation in the Community College Arena.
Department Name Associate Dean, Health Careers
Campus or Location Western Campus
Vacancy Number 022-17
Reports To Associate Dean, Health Careers
Recruitment Type External/Internal
Job Category Professional
Position Type Full-Time
Job Description Summary
Oversees and manages the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the Physician Assistant Program.
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversees and manages the Physician Assistant Program
• Responsible for accreditation activities
• Provides leadership by assuring accreditation standards are met
• Prepares and administers budget
• Supervises and assesses the performance of assigned staff
• Serves as a liaison between the college and health care facilities
• Oversees didactic and clinical instructional process including student evaluations and schedules
• Counsels and advises students
• Coordinates development of curriculum and revisions
• Prepares course schedules and makes instructional assignments
• Performs didactic instruction and evaluation of program courses
• Markets program and recruits students
• Coordinates Advisory Committee and all program admission activities
• Provides input for outcomes assessment and program objectives
• Develops and maintains effective communication with prospective applicants, students, graduates, faculty, clinical instructors and community
• Conducts faculty, clinical instructor and staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
• Must be a PA with current NCCPA certification, Master's degree in related field, and current PA licensure in the state of Ohio; OR an MD or DO with current licensure as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Ohio and certified by an ABMS or AOA-approved specialty board
• Minimum of five years of related professional clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of others
• Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department
• Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budget
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Physician Assistant theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and MS Project
• Ability to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired results
• Demonstrated advanced project management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational, time-management skills, and is results-oriented
• Possess strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
• Communication
• Results Focus
• Continuous Improvement / Innovation
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
• Customer Service
• Collaboration / Inclusion
• Flexibility / Adaptability
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
• Servant Leadership
• Time Utilization / Organization
• Quality of Work
Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
• Demonstrated experience with program accreditation
• Demonstrated instructional experience with skills in curriculum design, instructional methods, evaluation, and assessment
• Demonstrated ability to recruit both students and staff
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. License/Certification
Work Schedule
Varies based on needs of the department.
Special Instructions to Applicants
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution
For more information regarding all available opportunities and how to apply, visit the College's web site at: https://careers.tri-c.edu/