Didactic Staff Assistant

Didactic Staff Assistant
Department Physician Assistant Program Chattanooga
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description The Didactic Education Assistant is a key member of the Physician Assistant (PA) Programs administrative team
Required Qualifications Experience working in healthcare education, education, or research environment. Familiarity with statitistical analysis or research Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills. Associate or bachelors degree in public health, statistics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Campus Chattanooga
Job Duty
Job Duty Provide administrative support to the Didactic Director of Education and didactic faculty in the implementation and management of the PA program didactic curriculum
Job Duty Assist with the coordination and organization of didactic courses and instructional activities, including scheduling, classroom preparation, and distribution of course materials
Job Duty Support the management of course documentation, including syllabi, learning objectives, lecture materials, and course resources within the program s learning management system
Job Duty Assist faculty with exam preparation, formatting, distribution, and secure storage of assessments
Job Duty Provide administrative assistance for course evaluations, exam reviews, and other instructional activities
Job Duty Maintain organized records of didactic curriculum materials, assessment documents, and program evaluation data
Job Duty Assist with coordination of faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, and accreditation-related activities, including preparation of meeting materials and documentation of minutes
Job Duty Support communication with students, faculty, and university departments regarding didactic curriculum activities and scheduling
Job Duty Assist with maintaining educational technology and classroom resources used in didactic instruction
Job Duty Provide primary administrative support for the Director of Assessment for continuous quality improvement activities
Job Duty Assist with collection, organization, and tracking of program evaluation data, including course evaluations, exam performance data, and student feedback
Job Duty Support the preparation of assessment reports and data summaries used for internal program review and accreditation reporting
Job Duty Maintain organized documentation related to the program s self-assessment plan and ARC-PA accreditation requirements
Job Duty Assist faculty and program leadership with data entry, record maintenance, and documentation needed for accreditation evidence and program review
Job Duty Track completion of faculty assessment activities, course reviews, and curriculum improvement initiatives
Job Duty Provide administrative support for faculty research and scholarly activities
Job Duty Assist with literature searches, formatting manuscripts, preparing presentation materials, and organizing research documentation as directed by faculty
Job Duty Support coordination of research meetings, project timelines, and documentation of scholarly work
Job Duty Assist faculty with tracking publications, presentations, and scholarly output for program reporting
Job Duty Provide administrative assistance related to institutional research compliance processes, when applicable
Job Duty Provide day-to-day administrative support to didactic faculty, including assistance with scheduling meetings, coordinating course activities, and managing instructional materials
Job Duty Assist with coordination of student academic activities, including review sessions, course communications, and distribution of instructional resources
Job Duty Respond to routine inquiries from students and faculty regarding didactic curriculum logistics and scheduling
Job Duty Assist faculty with course organization and administrative tasks to support efficient delivery of instruction
Job Duty Support program faculty and leadership in program events, meetings, and academic activities
Job Duty Assist with preparation and coordination of program retreats, faculty development sessions, and accreditation-related events
Job Duty Participate in program and university activities as assigned
Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned in support of the PA program mission and the University mission
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S05314P
Job Open Date 05/19/2026
Job Close Date 09/19/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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