Program Manager

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

5d • $5,951 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, the GME Program Manager – Rural Residency Programs oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of rural graduate medical education initiatives administered through the Office of Graduate Medical Education at the University of New Mexico. This position manages a multifaceted program consisting of rural residency rotations and associated initiatives funded through state appropriations, federal grants, and other external funding sources.
The Program Manager is responsible for operational, administrative, and programmatic management of rural GME initiatives and serves as the primary liaison between UNM GME leadership, University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), residency programs, rural training sites, and external partners. The position ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements including those from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), while supporting the development and sustainability of rural physician training programs aligned with UNM’s mission to improve health care access across New Mexico.
The Program Manager provides operational leadership, in partnership with GME Fiscal and UNMH Financial Office, assists in managing budgets and funding streams, oversees program staff and operational processes, and develops systems to track rural rotations, funding utilization, and program outcomes.
This position may require occasional travel throughout the state of New Mexico to support program needs.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management 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

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience working with CMS GME funding or HRSA grant programs.
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• Experience coordinating credentialing, licensing, or onboarding processes within a healthcare or academic medical center environment.
• Familiarity with UNM policies, systems, and graduate medical education operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of rural graduate medical education initiatives
• Manages a multifaceted program consisting of rural residency rotations and associated initiatives funded through state appropriations, federal grants, and other external funding sources
• Responsible for operational, administrative, and programmatic management of rural GME initiatives
• Serves as the primary liaison between UNM GME leadership, University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), residency programs, rural training sites, and external partners
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements including those from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
• Supports the development and sustainability of rural physician training programs aligned with UNM’s mission to improve health care access across New Mexico
• Provides operational leadership, in partnership with GME Fiscal and UNMH Financial Office, assists in managing budgets and funding streams, oversees program staff and operational processes, and develops systems to track rural rotations, funding utilization, and program outcomes

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees