The MPAS Program Director is responsible for the implementation and administration of Chamberlain University's MPAS campus program based in Richmond, CA. In partnership and under the direct supervision of the University's MPAS Executive Dean, the MPAS Program Director will provide leadership overseeing curriculum development, implementation and evaluation along with hiring, organizing and supervising the faculty, medical director, and professional staff at the MPAS Phoenix location.  
In this role you will: Provide effective day-to-day leadership for the Richmond campus-based MPAS program which results in the smooth functioning of the program and quality education for students.Supervise the campus-based MPAS Program’s medical director, principal faculty and administrative staff.Organize and structure the program in accordance with established standards and practices and in collaboration with MPAS Executive Dean.Coordinate and direct curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.Maintain and ensure program quality and integrity in compliance with established ARC-PA accreditation standards and guidelines.Coordinate with MPAS Executive Dean on ARC-PA recertification activities and create appropriate reports and supporting documents.Regularly evaluate the education provided by both internal and external faculty and at clinical practicum/rotation sites.Conduct regular faculty and staff performance evaluations and oversee development.Coordinate with student and financial aid services for the program.Develop, plan and submit an annual line-item budget for the campus-based program.Recruit, interview, select and develop qualified faculty and administrative staff.Plan, schedule and conduct faculty/staff meetings and coordinate department committee structures.Attend and participate in assigned program and university committees.Evaluate data associated with the educational program as related to: students' didactic and clinical performance, faculty performance and course evaluation, students’ performance on national exams, demographics of applicant pool and graduate employment status and practice characteristics of graduates.Provide periodic reports as required and requested to the MPAS Executive Dean, University departments, accrediting agencies and to other outside agencies.Provide counseling and advising to students, faculty and staff at campus MPAS location.Ensure all PA personnel and student policies are consistent with federal and state statues, rules and regulations.Promote program research activities concerning the PA profession and education.Participate in the activities of state, regional and national organizations concerned with the profession to promote a position image of the PA concept within the academic, lay, and professional communities.Maintain certification and participate in professional development directly related to physician assistant education.Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.