Senior Program Coordinator – School of Medicine Orthopaedics Residency Program

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, implements, and coordinates operational facets of a specific program.
• Develops strategic plans and objectives that ensure the program's continued success, and develops evaluation methods to assess outcomes.
• Conducts program research and ensures that the preparation of mandatory operational, statistical, and financial reports are accurate and factual, and that all reports comply with federal and state regulations and/or institutional policies.
• Designs training programs and materials, conducts training sessions, and represents the program at various conferences, meetings, or seminars.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget and/or grants, and conduct financial forecasting for the program.
• May develop fundraising programs, including researching and identifying funding sources, and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Serves as a liaison to and interacts with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program; may write and present speeches.
• Maintains complete and accurate program records.
• May serve on or chair various University committees.
• May supervise program staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience (3+ years) in graduate medical education (GME), academic administration, or healthcare program coordination, particularly in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and support large groups of learners, including residents, medical students, and fellows.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, institutional partners, and external accrediting bodies.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing multiple concurrent deadlines, events, and cyclical administrative tasks (e.g., onboarding, recruitment, evaluations, etc.).
• Proficiency in using GME platforms and tools such as MedHub, New Innovations, ERAS, NRMP, and ACGME’s ADS; comfort with learning new systems.
• Creative thinker with a “solution-first” approach and a desire to improve processes and experiences for both residents and faculty.
•  Enthusiasm for contributing to a mission-driven environment with a growth mindset and opportunities for professional development.
• Excel and database management capabilities
• Experience with conference planning and continuing medical education events
• Comfort managing program budgets, submitting expense reports, and assisting with grant proposals or funding research.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff, interns, or volunteers; demonstrated leadership potential within a growing team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse resident population; supports a culture of inclusivity, wellness, and professional growth.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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