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Would you like to play a crucial role in ensuring that UNM trains highly skilled doctors to provide exceptional care to the children of New Mexico and beyond? Would you like to do this while getting to work from home two days per week? Would you like to work with a supportive group of staff and faculty, have great benefits, and earn a pension? If so, this may be the job for you!
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual to lead our Office of Education team as the Medical Education Program Manager. This is an administrative position that does not interact with patients. Applicant is eligible to work remotely for up to two days per week after successful completion of probationary period.
Under the indirect supervision of the Pediatrics Vice Chair for Education, the person in this position will work closely with Program Directors and staff members to manage the following programs and activities:
- Pediatrics Clerkship & Phase III rotations (UME)
- Pediatrics Residency Program (GME)
- Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program (GME)
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program (GME)
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds and M&M (CME)
This position is responsible for all administrative and financial areas of the Pediatrics Office of Education, including:
- Ensuring compliance with ACGME and LCME accreditation, institutional, and departmental requirements
- Supervising a team of 4-5 staff members
- Overseeing recruitment seasons for residents and fellows
- Collecting and analyzing data for program projects and improvements
- Creating and monitoring budgets and projections
- Developing and implementing program goals, strategies, and procedures
- Writing reports and presentations
- Overseeing program events
Our office exists within the Department of Pediatrics, which is part of the UNM School of Medicine. We are entrusted with the rewarding responsibility of working with faculty and learners to ensure the successful pediatric education of medical students and physicians at various levels of training. Five education programs are coordinated by our office and our staff is cross-trained to assist and cover for each other when needed. Additionally, we are part of a large, supportive network of other pediatric medical education coordinators nationwide.
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are 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.
- Technological proficiency (e.g., with Excel, SharePoint, and Smartsheet)
- Aptitude for self-directed learning
- Medical education experience
- Supervisory experience, including hiring, setting goals and expectations, and performance management
- Experience with creating and managing budgets
- Strong written communication skills, as demonstrated by cover letter
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and references. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Interviewees will be asked to provide a writing and/or technical sample. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.