Physician Associate Program - Program Director
Alvernia, Reading, PA, United States
Alvernia University , in partnership with the national search firm
Scott Healy & Associates , invites applications and nominations for the position of
Physician Associate Program - Program Director . This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing Physician Associate Program at a university that demonstrates clear institutional commitment to its health sciences and professional programs. Alvernia has invested significantly in outstanding facilities, modern instructional and lab spaces, and the infrastructure necessary to support high-quality PA education. That investment, paired with engaged leadership and collaborative faculty, creates a strong foundation for continued program development and long-term success.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Science, the Program Director will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Physician Associate Program. The role includes direct supervision of the Medical Director, Principal Faculty, and program staff, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, shared governance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join Alvernia at a pivotal moment, with strong momentum, Accreditation-Provisional status, and meaningful institutional support, and will play a central role in shaping the future of the PA Program in alignment with ARC-PA standards, University priorities, and Alvernia's Franciscan mission.
Alvernia also seeks a Physician Associate Program - Director of Curriculum Innovation and Program Assessment.
View that profile here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
* Provide effective leadership by exhibiting responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving
Organization and Administration
* Responsible for equitable distribution of workload among faculty and staff
* Oversee maintenance of programmatic and student files
* Directly supervise all staff and faculty
* Review course evaluations of all faculty
* Directly supervise the Medical Director
* Oversee program committees
* Oversee and maintain personnel records for the Department including Annual Reports, CVs, and Course Evaluations
Fiscal Management
* Prepare and manage the program's operating budget
* Ensure timely payment of annual dues to ARC-PA and PAEA
Programmatic Development, and Continuous Review and Analysis
* Participate in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Program in meeting its mission and goals
* Develop, evaluate, revise, and coordinate didactic and clinical year curriculum that is in alignment with ARC-PA Standards and the University Mission
* Participate in programmatic self-assessment and planning on a continuous basis
* Submit the Physician Associate Program application for provisional accreditation to the ARC-PA and oversee the site visit
* Manage the program's ARC-PA Portal entries including required forms to adhere to the E1 Standards
* Submit the annual program report to ARC-PA
* Understand and adhere to all recent ARC-PA standards and policies
Program Planning
* In conjunction with the Medical Director and Principal Faculty, develop and revise the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
* In conjunction with the faculty, establish criteria for student admissions, curriculum content and performance criteria for students in the PA program
* In conjunction with the Medical Director, and faculty develop initiatives to ensure quality clinical education experiences
* In conjunction with faculty, utilizes self-assessment outcomes to plan curriculum updates and changes
* In conjunction with the Principal Faculty, select applicants for admissions to PA Program
Students
* Select applicants for admissions to the PA Program
* Certify that all students have successfully met all of the requirements for graduation from the PA Program
* Oversee student academic performance and remediation
* Provide academic counseling
* Evaluate student performance
* Provide student remediation
Other
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Provost
* Perform key duties specific to the Department
* Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
* Adept interpersonal and communication skills
* Skillful problem-solving capabilities
* An ability to work effectively in a team environment
Qualifications:
* Master's degree from an accredited university
* Current or emeritus NCCPA certification
* Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant
* Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in PA education
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Thorough knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards, policies, and reporting requirements
* Demonstrated leadership ability in academic or clinical education settings
* Ability to develop, evaluate, and continuously improve PA curriculum
* Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and University leadership
* Commitment to student success, mentorship, and professional development
* Ability to manage budgets, resources, and operational priorities
Scott Healy & Associates , invites applications and nominations for the position of
Physician Associate Program - Program Director . This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing Physician Associate Program at a university that demonstrates clear institutional commitment to its health sciences and professional programs. Alvernia has invested significantly in outstanding facilities, modern instructional and lab spaces, and the infrastructure necessary to support high-quality PA education. That investment, paired with engaged leadership and collaborative faculty, creates a strong foundation for continued program development and long-term success.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Science, the Program Director will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Physician Associate Program. The role includes direct supervision of the Medical Director, Principal Faculty, and program staff, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, shared governance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join Alvernia at a pivotal moment, with strong momentum, Accreditation-Provisional status, and meaningful institutional support, and will play a central role in shaping the future of the PA Program in alignment with ARC-PA standards, University priorities, and Alvernia's Franciscan mission.
Alvernia also seeks a Physician Associate Program - Director of Curriculum Innovation and Program Assessment.
View that profile here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
* Provide effective leadership by exhibiting responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving
Organization and Administration
* Responsible for equitable distribution of workload among faculty and staff
* Oversee maintenance of programmatic and student files
* Directly supervise all staff and faculty
* Review course evaluations of all faculty
* Directly supervise the Medical Director
* Oversee program committees
* Oversee and maintain personnel records for the Department including Annual Reports, CVs, and Course Evaluations
Fiscal Management
* Prepare and manage the program's operating budget
* Ensure timely payment of annual dues to ARC-PA and PAEA
Programmatic Development, and Continuous Review and Analysis
* Participate in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Program in meeting its mission and goals
* Develop, evaluate, revise, and coordinate didactic and clinical year curriculum that is in alignment with ARC-PA Standards and the University Mission
* Participate in programmatic self-assessment and planning on a continuous basis
* Submit the Physician Associate Program application for provisional accreditation to the ARC-PA and oversee the site visit
* Manage the program's ARC-PA Portal entries including required forms to adhere to the E1 Standards
* Submit the annual program report to ARC-PA
* Understand and adhere to all recent ARC-PA standards and policies
Program Planning
* In conjunction with the Medical Director and Principal Faculty, develop and revise the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
* In conjunction with the faculty, establish criteria for student admissions, curriculum content and performance criteria for students in the PA program
* In conjunction with the Medical Director, and faculty develop initiatives to ensure quality clinical education experiences
* In conjunction with faculty, utilizes self-assessment outcomes to plan curriculum updates and changes
* In conjunction with the Principal Faculty, select applicants for admissions to PA Program
Students
* Select applicants for admissions to the PA Program
* Certify that all students have successfully met all of the requirements for graduation from the PA Program
* Oversee student academic performance and remediation
* Provide academic counseling
* Evaluate student performance
* Provide student remediation
Other
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Provost
* Perform key duties specific to the Department
* Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
* Adept interpersonal and communication skills
* Skillful problem-solving capabilities
* An ability to work effectively in a team environment
Qualifications:
* Master's degree from an accredited university
* Current or emeritus NCCPA certification
* Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant
* Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in PA education
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Thorough knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards, policies, and reporting requirements
* Demonstrated leadership ability in academic or clinical education settings
* Ability to develop, evaluate, and continuously improve PA curriculum
* Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and University leadership
* Commitment to student success, mentorship, and professional development
* Ability to manage budgets, resources, and operational priorities