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Physician Assistant Academic Support Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

@ Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:data management, admissions support, course coordination
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree preferred; 1-2 years related experience; strong data and administrative skills; detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines.
Technical Tools Mentioned:ExamSoft, Adobe Sign, MS Office, Canvas, EXXAT, CASPA, ARC-PA Portal, SurveyMonkey
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POSITION:  Physician Assistant Academic Support Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Office Management I

DEPARTMENT:  College of Health Professions

SUPERVISOR TITLE:  Director of Physician Assistant Program

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION:  N/A

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT –Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or [email protected] 

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The
Academic Support Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and
technical support to the PA Program. This role is pivotal in maintaining the
integrity of program data, supporting the continuous self-assessment process
required for accreditation, and ensuring the seamless delivery of the
curriculum through expert management of educational technology platforms.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Data
Management & Accreditation Support:

Manage
and organize program academic data (both didactic and clinical phases of the
curriculum) using software programs.

Become
a departmental expert in programs including but not limited to ExamSoft, Adobe
ESign, MS Office, SurveyMonkey, EXXAT, CASPA, ARC-PA Portal, and Canvas.

Support
the Program Director in the analysis and reporting of data for ARC-PA
accreditation and curriculum evaluation.

Support
program faculty examinations through delivery and proctoring.

Systematize
the collection and aggregation of departmental survey data to ensure
high-integrity datasets for faculty analysis and formal reporting.

Maintain
secure student files and pre-matriculation databases in compliance with program
and institutional privacy policies.

Admissions
& Student Services:

Manage
pre-matriculation database for student prerequisite completion.

Participate
in student admissions/interview activities and data gathering related to
results.

Participate
in student recruitment and retention activities including coordination of
pre-matriculation communication and orientation activities for new PA students
in conjunction with faculty and staff.

Academic
& Curricular Operations:

Communication
with students, staff, and faculty regularly using the Canvas system for
academic updates and needs.

Assist
faculty in course preparation related to set-up & delivery.

Maintain
program library and resources including supply inventory.

Provide
clerical support to faculty including classroom and research endeavors.

Support
departmental activities for student assessment including set-up of and
participation in standardized patient assessments.

Administrative
Operations:

Support
budget reconciliation and management for program.

Provide
clerical support for faculty research and committees.

Manage
departmental social media presence.

Attend
required training at conferences as requested.

Daily
errands on & off campus including mail collection.

Other
duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisor
responsibilities for this position.

COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job
skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps
abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays
understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Customer
Service
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to
customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to
requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to
improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and
procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports
organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside
activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans
work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets
goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
develops realistic action plans. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve
performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability
to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have knowledge of all Microsoft Office
software, Project Management software, Order processing systems, Student
tracking databases, Adobe, Canvas, ExamSoft, the internet, texting, and social
media platforms. Training can be provided on program-specific software.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from
four-year college or university preferred.

One to two years’
related experience and/or training required.

Must be very
detail-oriented, highly organized, hard-working and efficient.

Must be able to meet
deadlines and multi-task in a high-volume service area.

Must be an excellent
communicator in both written and verbal forms.

The above requirements will be validated through the written
competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interview process and
reference checks regarding past employment experience, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or
balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 20 - 25 pounds.

The job is sedentary in
nature. Must be able to sit for long periods while performing office and
computer operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to
outside weather conditions.

The
noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a Non-Exempt/Hourly position. This hourly position
requires a regular 40-hour workweek at minimum (plus occasional overtime). 

Working beyond a normal 40-hour week, including evenings and
weekends, is possible during peak season and/or to meet internal deadlines.

Non-Exempt/Hourly employees who work beyond 40 hours during a
single work week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSA guidelines.

Infrequent travel may be required on occasion for
student recruitment events, clinical site visits, or in order to attend
training workshops.

Must have and
maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record
to be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive to
complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU
complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those
prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color,
national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a
private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and
may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is
committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and
fully support HSU’s mission. 

In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides
reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are
employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would
impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be
directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.