Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine · 12 hours ago
Program Director
Suwanee, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a Program Director & Chair of Physician Assistant Studies to provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the MSPAS program. The role includes ensuring programmatic excellence, accreditation compliance, faculty leadership, and student success while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to advance a high-quality, mission-aligned PA program consistent with PCOM’s institutional priorities
Maintain continuous compliance with all ARC-PA Standards, institutional policies, and applicable state regulations
Work collaboratively with the Accreditation Specialist and serve as the primary liaison to ARC-PA, overseeing:
Program applications and appendices
RC portal updates and reporting
Self-study development and documentation
Annual and monitoring reporting
Substantive change reporting
Accreditation site visit coordination
Provide direct supervision and leadership for:
Medical Director
Assistant Program Directors
Director(s) of Didactic Education
Director(s) of Clinical Education
Principal Faculty, instructional faculty, and program staff
Chair and oversee key committees, including:
Curriculum Committee
Admissions Committee
Accreditation and CQI Committee
Progression, Conduct, and Appeals Committee
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of program-level policies, procedures, goals, and strategic plans with institutional leadership
Oversee program budgeting, fiscal planning, and resource allocation in collaboration with institutional leadership
Lead faculty and staff recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, evaluation, remediation, and professional development
Foster an inclusive, collegial, and high-performance culture that supports retention and excellence
Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with clinical sites, health systems, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality supervised clinical practice experiences
Collaborate with admissions, registrar, student affairs, financial aid, marketing, and other institutional offices to ensure seamless program operations
The Program Director & Chair is responsible for leadership continuity and succession planning through faculty development, cross-training, and documented transition processes that ensure uninterrupted program operations and ongoing compliance with ARC-PA Standards
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of the didactic and clinical curriculum
Ensure curriculum mapping alignment with:
ARC-PA Standards
Program-defined competencies
NCCPA content and task area blueprints
Approve course objectives and syllabi, ensuring measurable outcomes and standards compliance
Lead a robust assessment and CQI framework, incorporating:
Admissions and progression data
Course and exam performance
OSCEs and simulation outcomes
PACKRAT and summative evaluations
Clinical performance data
PANCE outcomes
Graduate, employer, and preceptor feedback
Use data-driven insights to inform program improvement, resource planning, and accreditation documentation
Promote innovative teaching and assessment strategies, including simulation, interprofessional education, and technology-enhanced learning
Maintain all required accreditation documentation, faculty CVs, and job descriptions in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards
Ensure timely communication with ARC-PA regarding:
Personnel changes
Class size or program length modifications
Substantive programmatic changes
Oversee publication of required program outcomes and student information, including accreditation status, PANCE performance, graduation rates, costs, and technical standards
Ensure student policies are clearly published, consistently applied, and ARC-PA compliant
Promote a learning environment grounded in professionalism, ethics, inclusion, and student well-being
Oversee advising, remediation, academic progression, and student support structures
Lead or oversee PA student orientation and onboarding
Support student professional development, including career planning, licensure preparation, and transition to practice
Participate in admissions recruitment, interviews, and selection processes
Teach within the PA curriculum in a manner consistent with program needs and accreditation standards
Model excellence in teaching and mentorship
Engage in scholarly and professional activities that advance PA education, clinical practice, and institutional reputation
Participate in college, school, and university governance and service
Represent PCOM and the PA program at regional, state, and national professional meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Health Professions and Sciences or the Provost’s office
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
Current or Emeritus NCCPA certification status
Master's degree in physician assistant studies or a related health field
Minimum three (3) years of full-time higher education experience with demonstrated leadership
Minimum three (3) years of clinical practice experience as a Physician Assistant
Demonstrated experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes
Evidence of effective teaching, curriculum leadership, or academic administration
Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DMSc, DHS, or equivalent)
Prior experience as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Director of Didactic Education, or Director of Clinical Education
Demonstrated success in curriculum innovation, faculty leadership, or scholarship
Experience with budget management and personnel supervision
Experience integrating simulation, competency-based education, or interprofessional learning
Benefits
PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
Company
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a school in Philadelphia.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Jay S. Feldstein
President and Chief Executive Officer
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