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Csgonline

Assistant Program Director

Hanover, PA · On-site

$51K/yr

The Assistant Program Director (APD) assists with the general program management and location ... Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic ...

Csgonline

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Lancaster, PA · On-site

$50K/yr

The Assistant Program Director (APD) assists with the general program management and location ... Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic ...

Susquehanna University

Assistant Program Director

Bronx, NY · On-site +1

$64K - $65K/yr

The Assistant Program Director - Day Habilitation is a dynamic leadership role that combines the clinical and developmental expertise of a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) with ...

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Assistant Program Director

CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Job Summary The Assistant Program Director works alongside the franchise owner (Area Developer) to Help Kids Succeed in Life Through Sports! The Assistant Program Director manages the day-to-day ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical assistant program director in the United States is $104,119.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,500.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Medical Assistant Program Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing medical assistant training programs, typically within colleges, universities, or vocational schools. They develop curriculum, ensure programs meet accreditation standards, hire and supervise instructors, and monitor student progress. Their role ensures that students receive quality education and training to become competent medical assistants. Program Directors also stay current with industry trends and regulations to keep their programs relevant and effective.

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To thrive as a Medical Assistant Program Director, you need in-depth knowledge of medical assisting, curriculum development, educational leadership, and typically a healthcare degree with teaching or administrative experience. Familiarity with accreditation standards, learning management systems (LMS), and certification requirements such as CMA (AAMA) or RMA is often required. Exceptional organizational, communication, and mentorship skills set top candidates apart by fostering student and faculty success. These competencies ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, and the effective preparation of future medical assistants.

What are some common challenges faced by medical assistant program directors when managing both administrative responsibilities and faculty coordination?

Medical Assistant Program Directors often balance a variety of tasks, including curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and staff supervision. A frequent challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration among faculty members while also addressing student needs and maintaining program standards. Time management and adaptability are essential, as directors must handle administrative duties, respond to regulatory changes, and foster a positive learning environment. Building strong relationships with both faculty and clinical partners is key to successfully navigating these responsibilities.
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Assistant Program Director

Samaritan Daytop Village

Queens, NY • On-site

$72K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Assistant Program Director

Salary: $72,000-$77,638

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director will provide administrative and clinical supervision as needed, if applicable to multidisciplinary staff assigned to case management, housing, and/or community benefits team. In addition, this incumbent is responsible for managing and monitoring day-to-day operations, clinical service delivery and participates in activities to monitor the quality and appropriateness of program services. The Assistant Director will further coordinate appropriate service coverage for the facility, provides on-call administration as needed and manages facility or clinical emergencies. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.


What You Will Do

  • Supervises and monitors Shelter environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
  • Coordinates and implements clinical services for multidisciplinary case management team.
  • Helps implement and monitor policies, procedures and systems necessary for effective and efficient delivery of program services.
  • Provides regularly scheduled clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff.
  • Documents supervisory sessions with staff, completes appraisals and administers discipline as required.
  • Makes recommendations on hiring and terminating of staff.
  • Helps identify staff’s training needs and, in response, plans, develops and/or conducts training towards maintaining and improving clinical staff competency and compliance with agency policy and procedure.
  • Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete and timely client treatment records by staff that complies with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure.

Who You Will Be

  • Associates Degree with 15+ years of progressive experience working with homeless population, 10+ years of experience supervising social service/human services staff in shelter/transitional or permanent supportive housing and experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city operated organization.
  • Strong leadership and effective management skills.
  • Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.
  • Knowledgeable about Federal, State and Local law and regulation governing substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Good analytical, organizational skills and problem-solving skills

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