GME Program Manager-Ophthalmology

The Education team in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking a collaborative, service-oriented, motivated, learner-centered professional to join our team as a full time Graduate Medical Education Manager. This position is critical to the education mission of our department and manages all aspect of the residency program including, but not limited to meeting program accreditation and requirements; coordinating curriculum assessments and evaluations; overseeing recruitment, orientation, and support of residents throughout the training; processing and monitoring expenditures; making data-informed decisions and program improvements; communicating with internal and external regulatory agencies; and other duties. We are pleased to offer a flexible work environment and free parking.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%.

• Maintains a thorough understanding of accreditation program requirements and related policies, regulatory requirements, and hospital and program policies to provide expert consult to the Program Director to maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory bodies and pertinent policies

• Collaborates with the Program Director to assess curriculum and evaluations, developing the structure and delivery mechanism, and maintaining accurate records of curriculum, evaluations, and participation

• Regularly attends monthly program coordinator meetings and GME educational offerings. Collaborates with other colleagues to develop best practices, and serves as an administrative reviewer of other GME programs. Should regularly attend national GME or specialty conference(s)

• Maintains the resident/fellow and program expenditures. Advises fiscal leadership on program budgetary needs and monitors program expenses within budget constraints

• Serves as the primary contact for the program, liaising with those directly associated with the program, the Institutional GME Office, and regulatory agencies. Advises residents/fellows, program staff/faculty of program and institutional policies and procedures

• Provides guidance for resident/fellow recruitment, credentialing, and onboarding to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies and hospital policies

• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

• Responsible for ensuring resident/fellow and program compliance with policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements and that appropriate documentation is maintained

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Administration.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We believe that our strength lies in our people, cultivating an environment where every member is empowered to flourish.

The starting salary for the position is $71,994; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

• Experience effectively engaging and building relationships with learners, faculty, and staff across a range of roles and program needs.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage varied ongoing projects, priorities, and duties.

• Effective interpersonal skills, interacting with residents, physicians, department staff, accrediting and compliance agencies, and external partners and organizations.

• Work effectively as a team member and be comfortable with some task ambiguity.

• Ability to exercise judgement appropriately.

• Ability to take initiative, coordinate with others, and seek solutions to problems.

• Comfortable multitasking and working with interruptions.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Strong computing skills and familiarity with virtual meeting and collaboration platforms (e.g. Google Drive, Zoom, Teams, or related platforms).

• Experience in higher education, academic medicine, or any relevant education or training setting.

• Flexibility to accommodate frequently changing priorities in an ever-changing environment.

• Ability to work independently and effectively under general supervision.

• Creative and flexible approach.

• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms.

• At least two years of exceptional learner-centered service experience related to student affairs, higher education administration, or health care.

• Committed to quality through continuous improvement.

Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.