Manager - Pediatric Fellowship Programs

About the Organization

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. The hospital is ranked in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

About the Role

This is a full-time, salaried, onsite position with potential for a hybrid schedule after orientation. The Manager will oversee the Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program and Fellowship Coordinators within the Department of Pediatrics. The role involves providing leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of educational and divisional activities related to medical education programs, ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements, and supporting strategic planning initiatives related to Graduate Medical Education (GME).

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative processes and staff for Medical Education in the Department of Pediatrics.
• Perform annual personnel reviews for medical education coordinators.
• Work with the Department of Pediatrics Associate Chair for Education to allocate shared resources within medical education programs.
• Provide oversight related to faculty development and incentive compensation related to education.
• Administer and supervise graduate medical education programs, including developing mechanisms to facilitate house-staff compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop new procedures in response to new or revised policies issued by governing agencies or program directors.
• Manage and coordinate ACGME-conducted accreditation site visits for fellowship programs.
• Maintain web-based ACGME accreditation surveys for the pediatric residency program, collecting and collating appropriate information from various sources.
• Create and supervise all evaluation processes for internal and external rotations.
• Network with community practices to facilitate effective outpatient experiences.
• Compile and submit reports to ACGME, American Board of Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Medical Colleges, AMA, and other professional organizations as required.
• Maintain GME Tracks and obtain documentation and credentialing for all graduate medical education training conducted within the department.
• Maintain all house staff personnel records, including confidential evaluation and counseling records.
• Plan, organize, and schedule new house staff orientation, ensuring compliant initial training in NRP, BLS, and PALS, and monitor ongoing maintenance of certification.
• Plan, organize, and schedule supervisory retreats throughout the year.
• Maintain guideline manuals of program policies.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in an academic healthcare setting.
• Medical education experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field desired, or equivalent appropriate prior work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of ACGME policies preferred.
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions, and underlying management structure of the department and medical school.
• Strong technological skills in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and familiarity with website management.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $76,960.00–$125,840.00. At Lurie Children’s, compensation is competitive and fair, aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. In addition to base salary, the hospital offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

For full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, Lurie Children’s offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Various voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance and student loan servicing and support.
• Adoption benefits.
• Backup childcare and eldercare.
• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and a discount purchasing program.