Program Assistant - Physician Assistant Studies
- Employer
- Chatham University
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
FUNCTION
The Program Assistant – PA Studies, under the supervision of the Program Director (PD), is responsible for the management and coordination of all programmatic and clerical activities associated with the PA Program.
SUPERVISION
General Supervision: Dean, School of Health Sciences
Daily Supervision: Director, PA Program
QUALIFICATIONS
The PA Program Assistant must be a self-starter who is able to work in an intense, fast-paced environment. The candidate must possess excellent communications, problem-solving, and technical skills. Excellent organizational skills and computer proficiency in MS Office products are required. Due to the fast-paced environment and large size of the program, the ability to multi-task and maintain work duties despite distractions is essential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programmatic Responsibilities:
•Coordinate all program activities
•Process student and alumni licensing, hospital credentialing, certification paperwork
•Order and receive necessary office and laboratory supplies
•Process Purchase Orders, track program expenses, and maintain the operational budget
•Participate in required program and university meetings
•Maintain program Facebook group/Twitter Feed or other social media used by the department
•Maintain Job Posting website to ensure postings are current
•Act as liaison between the program and Facilities Department
•Assist the PD with the preparation of ARC-PA accreditation site visits and self-study reports.
•Coordinate activities associated with interview days along with part-time Program Administrative Assistant. Participate in student admissions interview days.
•Create and maintain student, faculty, and staff electronic and paper records for completeness and accreditation standard requirements
•Assist the PD in federal and state grant writing as needed
•Record meeting minutes of all PA Program meetings
•Assist the PD with the development of long and short-term planning objectives for the program
•Perform other duties as assigned by the PD
Professional Responsibilities:
•Work with PD to develop set work schedule that meets program needs
•Pursue educational activities as needed to support job role
•Develop plan for continued growth within the department
•Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Willingness and aptitude to learn new applications
Physical Requirements:
Hearing: Continuous
Sitting: 40%
Speaking: Continuous
Standing: 25%
Seeing: Continuous with 20/20 acuity
Walking: 35%
Stoop/Bend/Kneel/Squatting: 10%
Writing: 80%
Use telephone: 20%
Push/Pulling: 5%
Use computer: 60%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
Fine hand manipulation: 25%
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs
Organization
About Chatham
Founded in 1869, Chatham University is a fully coed institution with an enrollment of over 2,200 students and over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: health & sustainability; business & communication; and the arts & sciences. Chatham is the alma mater of environmental icon Rachel Carson ’29, and is recognized as a leader in the field of sustainability, having been selected as one of the Top 50 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; ranked in the top five nationally for sustainability achievements in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS); and mentioned in a 2012 Forbes article as one of the places "contributing to Pittsburgh's transformation into a destination for green living."
Building on these accomplishments, Chatham opened in 2014 the world's first fully sustainable campus in higher education, Eden Hall Campus. Consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News & World Report in the Regional Universities North category, Chatham consists of the School of Health Sciences; the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment; the School of Arts, Science & Business; and the School for Continuing & Professional Studies.
Accreditation The University is accredited by the:
· Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
· Pennsylvania Department of Education
· Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Certification Program
· Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
· Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
· American Chemical Society
· American Psychology Association
· Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
· Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
· Council for Interior Design Accreditation
· Council on Social Work Education
· International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
· Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council
Mission Statement Chatham University prepares its students to build lives of purpose, value, and fulfilling work. Through professional skill development and liberal arts learning, Chatham prepares its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably.
Student Life Students at Chatham University immerse themselves in academics, co-curricular activities, and city life here in Pittsburgh, PA. At Chatham University, you’ll find an academic and social environment where everyone, from professors in the classroom to strong alumnae/alumni networks to fellow students, cares about your future. The Office of Student Affairs at Chatham is committed to assisting students in becoming active members of the campus community through a variety of programs and services. Student Affairs staff members are here to help Chatham students stretch their imaginations, learn about themselves, discover the world, and achieve their aspirations. Chatham University has a lot in store for students outside the classroom.
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