Medical Education Prog Mgr

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$4,278 - $6,009•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Education Program Manager provides high-level management and oversight of the Department of Surgery’s educational programs, including residency and fellowship training, clerkships, and related academic initiatives. This position ensures compliance with accreditation and institutional requirements, coordinates program operations, and supports the development and continuous improvement of surgical education across all levels of training. The Medical Education Program Manager plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the education programs within the department, which includes five residency programs (general surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology and vascular surgery), two fellowship programs (acute care surgery and surgical oncology), medical student programs (clerkship and sub-Is) and an APP fellowship. Key responsibilities include providing oversight and guidance to program coordinators in managing daily residency and fellowship program operations, ensuring adherence to ACGME, LCME, institutional, and departmental standards.; supervise and provide leadership to program coordinators and administrative staff, including training, performance management, and workflow oversight; serve as the primary administrative liaison between program leadership, faculty, institutional offices, and accrediting bodies; and work with coordinators to manage educational budgets, track expenditures, and ensure appropriate allocation. In addition to these leadership duties, the Medical Education Program Manager directly coordinates the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program (12 residents), supported by program staff. The successful candidate will be a dependable and results-driven professional who demonstrates strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and team management skills, and is able to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 6 years of experience
2 years of supervisory level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience supervising administrative and clerical staff, with a focus on team development and support
Experience with medical education
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in drafting professional correspondence with strong command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and cloud-based file management systems

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and guidance to program coordinators in managing daily residency and fellowship program operations, ensuring adherence to ACGME, LCME, institutional, and departmental standards.
Supervises and provides leadership to program coordinators and administrative staff, including training, performance management, and workflow oversight.
Serves as the primary administrative liaison between program leadership, faculty, institutional offices, and accrediting bodies.
Works with coordinators to manage educational budgets, track expenditures, and ensure appropriate allocation.
Directly coordinates the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program (12 residents), supported by program staff.