Physician Assistant Program Manager - Samuel Merritt University
ID 101939
Application Deadline
2 / 16 / 2025
Category
Healthcare
Company
Samuel Merritt University
Job Locations
US-CA-Oakland
At a glance
Lead with purpose at Samuel Merritt University, where education and compassion drive healthcare transformation. SMU is hiring a Physician Assistant Department Manager in Oakland, CA, to shape innovative programs and support a diverse faculty in advancing health equity. This hybrid role combines leadership in curriculum and accreditation with flexible work options, including community clinic engagement. Recognized with the Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award, SMU is a top-ranked institution committed to reducing disparities and empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Description : What you'll be doing
Another Source's client, Samuel Merritt University , is recruiting a Physician Assistant Department Manager to join their team in Oakland , CA. This is a hybrid role with lots of flexibility to work remotely every week including the ability to work one day a week in a c ommunity clinic!
About Samuel Merritt University :
Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing ( CoN ), we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations / peoples. Our motto is education plus compassion which we proudly demonstrate in the ways that we serve our students, faculty, sta ff, and in our local communities .
Ranked #1 in California for preparing graduates to secure jobs with a 97% placement rate within one year of graduation, SMU offers one of the few podiatric medicine programs in the U.S. and is proud to be a recipient of the Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award.
Benefits at Samuel Merritt University (SMU) :
SMU offers a robust and flexible benefits package to support employees' well-being and financial security :
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Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (including no-cost options) and employer-funded HSAs.
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Learn more about SMU's benefits here .
About the role :
As the Department Manager, you will provide academic leadership in the development and operation of a graduate program for the preparation of physician assistants. You will have the opportunity to lead department development efforts, including faculty recruitment, determination of curricula and academic policies, and development of initial clinical affiliations. You will advise on admission student recruitment and marketing strategies , p rovide leadership in achieving and maintaining professional accreditation status and m ana ge the capital and operational budget for the department. Additionally, you w ill direct program evaluation, guide quality management systems, assess the equivalency of student learning and campus services for all cohorts, and mentor junior faculty to develop effective teaching strategies.
Key Responsibilities :
Teaching responsibilities (25%) :
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