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Classification Series Detail
Function College of Health Sciences - PAFamily Academic Administration Classification Series Title Chair
Full Salary Range
Minimum 120,000.00Maximum 140,000.00
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum 120,000.00Maximum 140,000.00
Posting Details
Posting Number A00636Position Title Associate Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Campus Department 1606-College of Health Sciences-Master Physician Assistant Type of Position Administration Job Summary
Assists the PA Department chair to initiate and direct the day-to-day policies and procedures of the Department of Physician Assistant Education, which aids the faculty and staff in performing their duties and the students in reaching their potential. Teaches in the PA program. Develops and collects data regarding educational outcome measures for all programs in the Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of Physician Assistants.
2. Knowledge of the skills and tasks that may be performed by a primary care Physician Assistant.
3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
4. Ability to handle detail-oriented projects.
5. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students and health professionals.
6. Organizational skills necessary for prioritizing workload.
7. Ability to initiate and complete projects.
Required Qualifications
1. EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited PA Certificate Program. Masters degree required. Earned doctorate degree (or in progress) preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a Physician Assistant and 4 years full-time teaching experience in a PA or related program.
3. LICENSURE: Physician Assistant License. NCCPA Certification. California Driver License.
4. PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to individuals with 2 years administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications List comments regarding work hours
Monday through Friday, 8-5 PM, weekends and evenings as necessary
Posting Date 08/24/2023 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty
1. Assist in all administrative duties needed to keep the PA Program running smoothly.
2. Assist in the preparation of the yearly budget.
3. Actively participates in College of Health Sciences and other University committees.
4. Prepares student semester schedules.
Percentage Of Time 25 Job Duty
1. Updates the PA Handbook and PA section of the University Catalog.
2. Performs research and/or scholarly activity.
3. Provides instructions to students as part of the PA curriculum.
4. Counsels students with personal/academic concerns and refers them as necessary.
Percentage Of Time 25 Job Duty
1. Evaluates and monitors progress of the program.
2. Conducts faculty workshops as needed.
3. Coordinates team teaching responsibilities.
4. Prepares clear and concise written reports (Self Study, Grants and Progress reports).
Percentage Of Time 25 Job Duty
1. Works closely with the faculty, staff, and students of other departments in College-related activities.
2. Provide recommendations for PA instructors and staff for employment as needed.
3. Performs school, community and professional service activities.
Percentage Of Time 25
Physical DemandsPhysical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesIf yes, list maximum weight and duration
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.
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