Director of Student Success & Wellness (PA Program)

Temple-University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Funds

Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time

Generous 403b retirement match

Health, dental, and vision

Malpractice

Tuition remission

Savi- student loan repayment program

Job summary

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine seeks a full-time Director of Student Affairs for the Physician Assistant Program in Philadelphia. The role provides leadership, strategic direction, and advocacy to foster a student-centered environment supporting academic success, professional development, and well-being.

The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, and university partners to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and to design and monitor student satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Master Degree relevant to physician assistant practice required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Ability to obtain a Physician Assistant license for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary faculty resource for student support and guidance related to academic, personal, and professional concerns.
• Coordinate strategies for students experiencing academic or personal issues.
• Participate in student evaluations, remediations, and academic review to identify at-risk students.
• Engage in student recruitment, interviews, outreach, and matriculation activities.
• Represent Temple University’s PA Program at open houses, orientations, and community events.
• Facilitate educational programs focused on professionalism, wellness, leadership, and career preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards to support students.
• Oversee compliance with accreditation standards for student services and outcomes.
• Design and monitor student satisfaction metrics to support program development and quality improvement.
• Maintain current knowledge of the field of student affairs and student services.
• Provide instruction to students during the didactic and clinical program year.

Education

Master Degree relevant to physician assistant practice

NCCPA certification

Physician Assistant license (PA)

Job description

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine seeks a full-time Director of Student Affairs for the Physician Assistant Program in Philadelphia. The role provides leadership, strategic direction, and advocacy to foster a student-centered environment supporting academic success, professional development, and well-being.

The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, and university partners to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and to design and monitor student satisfaction and