Director of Programs, Office of Education - Department of Medicine

About the role

The Department of Medicine at Emory University is seeking a Director of Programs for the Office of Education. This position supports the direction, leadership, and operational activities of the Office of Education, which oversees multiple medical education programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the strategic planning, development, and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs.
• Plans, administers, and monitors program budgets.
• Develops short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Oversees related special projects.
• May represent the program in various national and international settings.
• May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual, and governmental donors.
• Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures.
• Supervises staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Qualifications

• Exercises supervisory authority over approximately 20 professional staff and coordinators, ensuring organizational effectiveness, appropriate workload distribution, staff development, and alignment with department curricular priorities.
• Ensures compliance with all ACGME and LCME expectations for all programs, including support for ACGME site visits and responses to citations and areas for improvement (AFIs).
• Oversees and maintains records of program and trainee GME slots by trainee and hospital to ensure compliance with institutional and healthcare institution expectations.
• Responsible, in partnership with Division Administrators within DOM, to support and oversee Education program budgets, including FTE allocations to faculty.
• Designs and implements onboarding or standard operating procedure handbooks for coordinators and directors, associate directors, and core faculty for clerkships and GME programs.
• Coordinates and leads regular meetings and workshops for educational staff and faculty to ensure timely communication of updated ACGME and DOM expectations.
• Develops executive-level communication materials for dissemination to trainees, faculty, and key stakeholders to strengthen the professional reputation of the DOM and advocate for the role of education within the department and school, in partnership with program leaders and communications team.
• Organizes and maintains records related to accreditation requirements, including ACGME surveys, annual program evaluations, and learner and faculty evaluations portfolios.
• Collaborates with the GME office’s Director and Designated Institutional Official on behalf of DOM training programs as necessary.
• Serves as the primary administrative lead for education-related contracts within the DOM Office of Education, including affiliation agreements, educational service agreements, training site agreements, and donor- or grant-supported educational initiatives.
• Collaborates closely with the Emory legal team, contracts office, and institutional partners to ensure all education-related agreements are executed in a timely manner and remain compliant with institutional, regulatory, and healthcare system requirements.
• Serves as a key administrative liaison for education-focused collaborations that span departments, schools, institutions, or external organizations, ensuring alignment with DOM priorities and educational goals.
• PARTNERS WITH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT DONOR-FUNDED EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE STEWARDSHIP, REPORTING, AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTION.
• SUPPORTS THE CULTIVATION OF NEW EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADVANCE PROGRAM GROWTH, INNOVATION, AND REPUTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH DEPARTMENTAL AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP.
• SUPPORTS ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AS DIRECTED BY THE VICE CHAIR OF EDUCATION.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Experience with budget management and financial oversight.
• Knowledge of ACGME and LCME standards.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in program development and implementation.

Benefits

Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility and the ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. The schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of the department.