Manager for Physician Assistant Program Operations

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Manager for Physician Assistant Program Operations to oversee administrative, operational, and strategic functions supporting a high‑quality PA program at the Armstrong Savannah campus.

The role collaborates with program leadership, faculty, clinical partners, and university administration to ensure accreditation readiness and continuous quality improvement, while maintaining student-centered, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1–2 years experience in medical field or higher education.
• Experience leading outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Administrative Assistant.
• Managing budgets and resources.
• Manage day-to-day operations.
• Coordination of academic schedules and clinical rotations.
• Manage accreditation activities.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Supporting admissions and recruitment efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Manager for Physician Assistant Program Operations

Job ID: 305375

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Department of Clinical Sciences

Job Summary

The Operations Manager oversees non-curricular operations, suchas the administrative, operational, and strategic functions thatsupport the delivery of a high-quality medical education program.The Operations Manager collaborates closely with programleadership, faculty, clinical partners, and universityadministration to ensure seamless program execution and continuousquality improvement. The Operations Manager plays a key role inmaintaining accreditation standards, preparing reports,facilitating program assessment initiatives, and fostering aprofessional, efficient, and student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Administrative Assistant
• Managing budgets and resources
• Manage day-to-day operations
• Coordination of academic schedules and clinical rotations
• Manage accreditation activities
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Supporting admissions and recruitment efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) - Two (2) years experience in medical field or highereducation
• Demonstrated experience in leading outreach initiatives

Proposed Salary

$50,173 - $60,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Passion for student success and academic excellence

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Apply Before Date

November 16, 2026

Application review may begin as early as November 9,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completionofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Standard + Education