Receptionist/Clerical Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Chesterfield MO - Chesterfield, MO 63017Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: FinancePOSITION SUMMARY: Principal faculty report directly to the Chair/Program Director (PD) and are responsible for the ongoing development, management, delivery, and evaluation of the PA Program curriculum. Primary duties initially include working under the direction of the Chair/Program Director with the Director of Didactic Education to develop courses in the didactic clinical curriculum. Primary duties transition to teaching; ensuring student achievement of objectives, outcomes, and competencies; and committee participation. Other duties include service, student advising, scholarship, and professional activities. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, depending on qualifications: ADMINISTRATION: Participate in the student applicant admission process, including applicant file reviews, interviews, and applicant selection. Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum. Participate in the continuous quality improvement related to course and program assessment. Participate in the ARC-PA application, self-study, and site visit activities necessary in acquiring provisional and continuing program accreditation. Assist in the development, review, and revision, as necessary, of the program mission statement, goals, and competencies. Coordinate with the Director of Didactic Education and Chair/Program Director in the development and revision of syllabi for the assigned didactic courses in accordance with ARC-PA and institutional requirements. Coordinate with the Director of Didactic Education and Chair/Program Director in the curriculum management process, ensuring there is horizontal and vertical integration of outcomes/objectives and competencies in the curriculum database. Instruct, evaluate student performance, advise, and provide academic counseling for didactic and clinical PA students. TEACHING: Serve as course director for assigned course(s) as determined by the Director of Didactic Education and Chair/Program Director. Serve as lecturer and/or small group facilitator. Team teach additional courses Participation in the grading of physical assessment, skills, and competencies. Provide remedial instruction, assure the availability of remedial instruction for all students, and assist in the retention of PA students during the didactic and clinical educational training. Support the development, implementation, and continuation of innovative and integrated teaching and learning strategies to include instructional technologies and simulation learning. Ensure achievement of instructional objectives, learning outcomes, and program competencies in the curriculum. Serve as advisor to PA students. Participate in educational research and scholarship to foster a learning community of educator-scholars who will ensure educational excellence for all PA students.   SERVICE: Serve on PA program committees, chairing committees as assigned. Participate in activities of the state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities while promoting the Logan University PA Program   SCHOLARSHIP: As an accredited program, there will be opportunities to participate in scholarly work individually, in collaboration with PA team members, and other opportunities for interprofessional collaboration. QualificationsEDUCATION A Doctorate* in an appropriate field of health/medical education is preferred. A terminal degree leading to professional licensure. Certificates & Licenses: Required as appropriate to the degree possessed. *Other health care professionals such as PharmD, MD, DO will be considered.   EXPERIENCE Current NCCPA certification and eligible for state licensure. (if a PA-C; appropriate licensure if other credential) Program faculty experience is preferred Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings. Demonstrated ability to engage, support, and lead diverse groups. Minimum 3 years of experience as a PA or relevant health care provider is required, 5 years is preferred. Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students, and staff within a higher education learning community. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).   ATTRIBUTES Mission-driven; and values and promotes diversity; and demonstrates empathy; and puts students first; and demonstrates a positive attitude; and values evidence-informed practices; and demonstrates character; and promotes teamwork.   COMPETENCIES Key competencies include social and emotional intelligence, courage, conflict management skills, decision-making skills, influence skills, and content expertise consistent with the position description, responsibilities, and attributes. To perform the job successfully, an individual must have a strong academic and Health Professions Education background, with demonstrated administrative and organizational ability. The individual must have successful teaching, presenting, or mentoring/precepting experience, strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, be a good listener, and be able to work with individuals and groups effectively. The individual must be able to set goals and objectives, prioritize and plan work activities, and meet deadlines. The individual must be an effective mentor. The ability to handle the pressures of balancing the time required to deal with individual problems of students while completing necessary planning, meetings, and teaching responsibilities is expected.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit and use their hands while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move boxes of records or files weighing up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to converse with staff members and students.   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are typical of an office job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   NOTE:  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. An employee is expected to assist and provide coverage for co-workers during peak periods and vacation/sick days. Also, the employee must work with the administration to help promote the College's missions and goals