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Academic Program Specialist

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Kansas State University

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United States , Manhattan

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18.04 - 25.50 USD / Hour
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The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire an Academic Program Specialist to join their Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This position will assist the PA Program’s Academic Director in coordinating the didactic year and will maintain classroom statistics regarding exams, remediation, and attendance. This position will report to the Academic Director.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist the PA Program’s Academic Director in coordinating the didactic year
  • Maintain classroom statistics regarding exams, remediation, and attendance
  • Support and assist faculty with course materials, PowerPoint presentations, online quizzes, and exam administration in Canvas
  • Assist HHS Associate Dean in reviewing and updating course schedules for didactic coursework
  • Work with the university DAIR office, IT team, and HHS Dean’s Office to support CourseDog updates for syllabi, Canvas learning outcomes, and didactic course implementation, as well as data reports
  • Administer and maintain didactic year websites and faculty-student course portals
  • Support program director with ARC-PA self-assessment and compliance during the didactic phase
  • Coordinate with HHS Accreditation Coordinator for survey data needs and other accreditation requirements
  • Maintain didactic year surveys and serve on the didactic curricular committee
  • Coordinate student advising schedules and facilitate faculty-student communication through online platforms and Canvas courses
  • Maintain communication with didactic faculty on student academic progress and program information
  • Proctor program exams (Canvas, PAEA)

Requirements:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Four years of relevant experience
  • Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2 years of administrative experience in a medical/healthcare setting or health professions school
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Self-starter that works well with little supervision
  • Ability to multitask, gather data, and prepare reports
  • Knowledge of configuration and use of computerized database programs
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with various populations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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