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Recruiter - PA Program

Reports to: Associate Recruitment Director and the Clinical Director

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility:

Under the general supervision of the Recruitment Associate Director, the BUPAP Recruiter is responsible for implementing strategies to meet or exceed recruitment of clinical year preceptors and rotation site goals set by the University; assist in designing and developing strategies for recruitment in preceptors and future program applicants; assist the Admissions Director with program admissions requirements; and work with representatives of other University departments to accommodate needs, to generate support, and to ensure effectiveness of the recruitment process to support the mission of the University, policies and procedures of the administration, and directives of the Board of Trustees.

Under the general direction of: Program Director

Under the direct supervision of: Clinical Director

Responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to callback as deemed necessary.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

  1. Perform duties in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of the program.
  2. Attend annual conferences for preceptor recruitment as necessary.
  3. Visit current hub areas and clinical sites to maintain and build new relationships with existing hospitals, clinics and providers.
  4. Travel to new hub areas to recruit new preceptors and agreements.
  5. Participate in the development of preceptor recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials of the Clinical Department.
  6. Serve as a liaison to develop partnerships between the University and medical institutions, colleges, Cumberland Presbyterian Churches, and places of employment throughout the state and surrounding states.
  7. Assist in organizing programs and events designed to promote community awareness of opportunities, services, and the University mission.
  8. Assist in maintaining the database of prospective and current preceptors and/or potential clinical rotation sites.
  9. Assist in the analysis of trends in recruitment and retention programs.
  10. Assist the Admissions Director and Recruitment Associate Director in admission requirements during the application cycle and orientation week.
  11. Participate in the development of operating goals and objectives for the Physician Assistant Program.
  12. Performs other related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.


Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or related field of study or equivalent experience; must be a self-starter; must be able to perform without direct supervision; must be accountable; must be able to analyze success/failures and basic percentages to set self-goals and objectives; ability to develop and deliver presentations; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports; skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures; ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals; knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues; ability to plan and evaluate programs; ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements; organizing and coordinating skills; skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs; and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

1-3 years’ experience in medical administrative environment, other healthcare related field or education.

Internet, computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Skills.

Not applicable

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Master’s Degree in education, business, or related field of study or equivalent experience.

1-3 years’ experience in medical administrative environment, other healthcare related field or education.

Internet, computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Skills.

Not applicable

Physical Requirements:

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking. Travel is involved, both via motor vehicle and air transportation, visiting potential preceptors, rotation sites (clinics or hospitals), and universities.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed under basically normal working conditions as in a standard office environment.

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