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Program Coordinator - Physician Assistant Program

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Carlow University's College of Health and Wellness is seeking a Program Coordinator for its Physician Assistant Program. This position provides administrative and organizational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the program. The role involves working closely with the Program Director, Assistant Director, and Director of Clinical Education, along with other faculty members.

The Program Coordinator will be an integral part of a PA student's journey through assisting with admissions, matriculation, didactic and clinical phases, and post-graduation support.

Key Responsibilities :

Program Administration

  • Manage daily operations of the PA program, ensuring efficiency and prioritizing tasks.
  • Maintain strong relationships with other campus departments to support program needs.
  • Develop, refine, and manage a paperless application review process and admissions workflows.
  • Facilitate prospective student communication, from application through matriculation.
  • Oversee operational supply acquisition and budgeting.

Clinical Coordination

  • Support the Director of Clinical Education in managing clinical rotations and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Maintain relationships with clinical partners and preceptors, ensuring documentation, contracts, and agreements are up to date.
  • Coordinate clinical clearance for students, including background checks, immunizations, and credentialing.
  • Assist in recruiting and expanding clinical rotation sites.
  • Accreditation and Compliance

  • Prepare and manage accreditation documents and support the program's self-assessment.
  • Maintain program and student data systems, generating reports and analyzing relevant data.
  • Oversee graduate licensing and credentialing processes.
  • Admissions and Student Support

  • Collaborate with the Program Director and Admissions Committee to develop admissions strategies.
  • Manage communications with prospective and accepted students to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Serve as a resource for alumni seeking licensing and credentialing assistance.
  • Additional duties as assigned
  • Qualifications :

    Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years of administrative experience preferred, particularly in higher education.
  • Skills and Competencies

  • Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Professional, and EXXAT Student Tracking System.
  • Organizational Skills : Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Communication Skills : Professional demeanor and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Critical Thinking : Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to change quickly.
  • Carlow University is Devoted to....

  • A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
  • A strong commitment to social justice
  • Ethical forward-thinking leadership
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
  • Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
  • Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities
  • Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow's commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University's Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

    Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

    Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

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