Description

The Chief PA Officer (CPAO) serves as the principal executive representative of MAPA, responsible for the organization’s external visibility, internal operations, and leadership development. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors — with a primary point of contact being the President, the CPAO plays a critical role in advancing MAPA’s mission, expanding its membership, and ensuring operational excellence through strategic planning and implementation. This individual will work closely with the Board, volunteer leaders, MAPA’s management company, lobbyist, and strategic partners to drive sustainable growth and impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent MAPA as the public face of the organization at both local and national levels, as directed by the Board of Directors. This includes MAPA-hosted, interdisciplinary, and legislative events, as well as written communications to members and the broader community.
• Oversee and manage all public-facing communications, including the MAPA website, newsletter, member updates, and media outreach.
• Drive membership growth through the development and execution of targeted recruitment campaigns and ongoing engagement strategies.
• Enhance organizational efficiency by developing and implementing standard operating procedures focused on reducing overhead and increasing revenue.
• Support the professional development of current and future volunteer leaders by:
• Serving as the governance advisor, ensuring alignment with MAPA’s bylaws and administrative policies.
• Leading annual onboarding for volunteer leaders.
• Recruiting and cultivating future volunteer leadership.
• Coordinating the annual volunteer calendar in collaboration with the management company.
• Attend all Executive, Board, and Committee meetings, participate in special projects, and provide timely updates to the Board of Directors.
• Advise the Board on committee proposals and emerging initiatives, including conducting relevant market and industry analysis.
• Collaborate with MAPA’s management company, lobbyist group, and national partners to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Michigan PA license with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Michigan residency or commitment to relocate prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional association, healthcare organization, or advocacy setting (e.g., PA state or national organizations, APP/PA lead, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, business, or governmental affairs).
• Proven public speaking experience and comfort with regular public appearances.
• Working knowledge and/or experience managing organizational budget and oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active PA certification.
• Are a current or will be a MAPA member
• Experience in membership development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance, operations, and policy development.
• Leadership experience that includes:
  • Membership or customer base growth
  • Event planning and execution
  • Project management, upholding positive culture, and team-building strategies
  • Fostering professional growth and leadership development
• Experience with Novi website management (or similar platforms).
• A working understanding of Michigan’s healthcare policy landscape. While MAPA employs a lobbyist, familiarity with state-level governmental affairs is preferred.