Program/Project Specialist

The GME Program Associate partners with the Residency, Fellowship, and Medical Student Program Managers and all Program Directors/Faculty within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health. Responsible for addressing or coordinating responses to all matters related to the Department trainees. Point of contact for all internal and institutional stakeholders. Responsible for tracking and ensuring trainee compliance with administrative and curricular requirements for graduating and board certification. Responsible for successful and efficient management of recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling. Assist with compliance with all programmatic, institutional, & national governing policies & regulations.

Responsibilities:
Residency Program Management (70%)

• Program Scheduling: work with program coordinator, resident schedulers, program & site administration to input & maintain detailed rotation, call, & clinic schedules; develop & maintain educational conference schedules; oversee & manage PTO calendars and tracking
• Program Recruitment: assist & manage all aspects of annual trainee recruitment
• Program Events: assist & manage with all aspects of Research Day, Graduation, Department Appreciation/Welcome Picnic, Orientation, Boot camp, trainee retreats, wellness events, and In-Service Exams
• Program Communication: create & manage program newsletters, website, & Google Sites; develop and implement ongoing document process improvement
• Program Finance: create & process expense reports, purchase orders, & check requests for program expenses as necessary; work with google forms to manage financial forms & submissions; set up Vendors within the EFS to process payments as needed
• Program General Support: administer trainee verification process; document retention, quality assurance & ongoing project management; participation in both departmental committee meetings & institutional program meetings; serve as key department resource

Medical School and Global Health Management (20%)

• Proctor: shelf exam for medical students
• Observers: manage calendar availability & scheduling management
• Oversee: Adjunct Faculty yearly reviews
• Assist with interest group reimbursements and events
• Program general support: global health meeting schedule & administrative support for Global Health track

Grand Rounds & Departmental Education Activities (10%)

• Provide administrative support for logistics related to departmental educational events
• Provide administrative and technical assistance at monthly Grand Rounds
• Provide back-up and support for Grand Rounds administrative coordinator
• Tasks as assigned
  

This is a Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm, position that will initially start as an in office position, transitioning to a hybrid model after initial training. Expectations for on-site work is 30%- 50%, flexibility is required for program related events.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and five years related experience to include project management. Coursework in a related field may substitute for some years of experience
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement, detail coordination & project management
• Ability to exercise independent judgement & discretion
• Demonstrated interpersonal & customer service experience in a multi-tasking environment
• Demonstrates resourcefulness; identifies errors and problem solves
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with both small and large group, formal and information presentations
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient with Google to include: Calendars, Documents, and Drive
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and exercise a large amount of independent judgement and discretion on important matters
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated and strategic thinker
• Customer service orientated and/or experience
• Tolerates stress, adapts to change, and remains professional when receiving new or changed work direction
• Working knowledge of GME and UME infrastructure
• Knowledge and/or expertise of the following software systems: PeopleSoft, EFS, Medis, EValue, New Innovations, Amion, myTipReport, and Qualtrics
• Can work in a diverse environment remaining positive, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Office skills

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health provides training to 36 residents over 4 years. The residency coordinator will be instrumental in the management of educational programs and rotations at multiple training locations. They will be a key team member along with the Program Director, chief residents and Education Manager in providing the national and institutional regulatory requirements of the program.

Pay Range: $51,000 - $58,000/year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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