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Residency Program Administrator

University of Minnesota
life insurance, paid holidays
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
May 15, 2026
Apply for Job Job ID 373749 Location Twin Cities Job Family Administration-General Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Code 7208A2 Employee Class Civil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job No job description available Working Title: Residency Program Administrator Job Code Title: Administrative Associate 2 Supervisor Job Code: 7208A2 Job Summary: The Residency Program Administrator provides highlevel direction, leadership, and daytoday management of educational services for medical residents within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at M Health Fairview Clinic - Smiley's. As a key member of the program's leadership team, the Administrator serves as the primary operational link between education administration, attending physicians, residents, medical students, and institutional and regulatory offices. This role requires strong working knowledge of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and the ability to support ongoing accreditation efforts. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and resourcefulness in managing complex daily operations; ensuring compliance with accreditation standards; and maintaining efficient administrative systems that support a highfunctioning learning environment. We are seeking a highly organized professional who can independently prioritize a varied workflow, develop and maintain effective administrative processes, and serve as a reliable liaison for learners and faculty in a fastpaced medical education setting. The Administrator will play a central role in coordinating program activities, supporting residents, and contributing to the overall success and continuous improvement of the residency program. Please note: This is a 100% in-person position based at M Health Fairview Clinic - Smiley's. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, consisting of eight hours per day (plus a minimum 30-minute unpaid lunch) scheduled within a 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM window, with exact hours determined based on operational needs. While the role primarily follows these core hours, flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work is required. Although in-person requirements may be adjusted in the future based on the evolving needs of the clinic and residency program, remote or hybrid work is not currently an option. Job Responsibilities: Program Accreditation Management (35%): Manage high-stakes accreditation self-study submissions and site visits. Recommend enhancements to drive accreditation preparedness with an understanding of organizational impact on the programs and their specific process and requirements. Propose and implement initiatives to address areas for improvement and citations. Ensure residents and faculty are prepared to respond to the ACGME annual surveys. Work with the program director, faculty leaders and trainees to develop and execute on plans to address survey findings. Clinical Competence Committee (CCC): Manage evaluation system of trainees, faculty and rotations used by the CCC. Amend evaluations to reflect changes in the ACGME requirements. Develop and execute an approach to submit milestone reports to the ACGME. Oversee Program Evaluation Committee: Develop action plans for programs to meet goals set during the annual program evaluation. Monitor Program Agreements to ensure all agreements are valid. Initiate contract renewal and manage domestic and international processes including negotiation of contract, relationship management, and leveraging contract services (legal, translation, etc.) Plan, coordinate and manage program components through Residency Management Suite (RMS), including evaluations, personnel data, portfolio, and procedure logger. Manage trainee duty-hour reporting and RMS rotation schedules and assignments (rotation protocol), which directly impact Medicare reimbursement. Monitor program FTE usage and identify if shifts need to be made; manage annual FTE budget request process. Trainee Progression and Certification Management (35%): Monitor and maintain detailed knowledge of the national governing board's physician training requirements. Formulate and recommend program level solutions in response to policy and requirement changes. Consult with trainees and program faculty and review governing requirements to create individualized short and long-term trainee learning plans. Analyze multiple information sources such as trainee career goals, multi-site rotation offerings, program and accrediting body requirements and financial government funding parameters to support recommendations to program leadership. Design and recommend event and educational training offerings. Analyze program requirements, develop and recommend strategy/plan, manage, facilitate, and delegate activities to ensure successful execution to meet changing needs of the program, accrediting bodies, affiliates, and medical school. Plan and execute on program orientation curriculum and other standard GME events such as graduation, retreats and exams. Recruitment Strategy/Planning (20%): Consult with faculty to develop program admissions parameters, review and select initial list of strongest candidates, analyze faculty assessments to develop ranking of candidates. Organize and actively participate in the final selection committee process. Ensure compliance with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Policies and Procedures. Leverage the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) to streamline the applicant screening process. Manage recruitment for all programs, including but not limited to: Application review process. Applicant "hub" (website) Interview and ranking process Conduct recruitment cycle analysis to continually increase competitiveness of programs and identify areas for improvement Market programs to increase match success Manage the NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance (SOAP) process for programs as needed. Supervision (10%): Supervise residency program coordinators (2 FTE); recruit, hire, assign and direct work, formally evaluate work, discipline; foster staff development, coach and mentor staff, ensure effective cross-training (recruitment and on-boarding, course coordination, resident tracking, academic standing reviews, accreditation processes, and program administration). All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree with at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience in residency, medical or medical education settings to equal six (6) years, including at least two (2) year of administrative or program/project coordination experience. Desire to learn the inner workings of graduate medical education at a Big-10 University. Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve. Demonstrated ability to organize and present complex information to others. Demonstrated experience handling a wide range of administrative related tasks with a commitment to professionalism and confidentiality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to problem-solve independently, and provide input on process improvements. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and customer service experience. Must be self-motivated, self-guided, goal-oriented, and mindful of deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google applications, Adobe Acrobat with the capability to learn new systems as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience creating and managing complex rotation schedules. Demonstrated experience working closely with physicians or other medical leaders. Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Drive skills. Experience using Residency Management Suite, SmartSheets, AMION, Thalamus, ScutMonkey & ERAS Has achieved TAGME certification. The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of ten family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, five in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine. Pay Range: $32.69 - $37.02 per hour; and we anticipate most offers will be around the midpoint of this range, depending on education/qualifications/experience. Time Appointment: 100% Time 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 Voluntary Disability 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 Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. 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