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Remote, Nationwide - Seeking Program Manager, Academic Affairs

Everybody Has A Role To Play In Transforming Healthcare

At Vituity you are part of a larger team that is driven by our purpose to improve lives. We are dedicated to transforming healthcare through our culture by working together to tackle healthcare's most pressing challenges from the inside.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Serve as a trusted Business Partner to the Director of Academic Affairs.
• Strengthen and manage relationships with Vituity Residency and Fellowship Programs in partnership with Medical Directors, Regional Directors, and Program Directors.
• Develop and implement initiatives, processes, and policies to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement within Academic Affairs.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for residency and fellowship programs, providing consultation related to ACGME standards, compliance, financial processes, program operations, and culture-building.
• Support Program Directors with operational needs, accreditation readiness, program visits, and Core Faculty development initiatives.
• Lead initiatives for new academic programs, including onboarding program directors, creating system infrastructure, and serving as the primary point of contact for launch activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate program setup, system integration, operational alignment, and ongoing maintenance of academic program information.
• As the Academic Affairs function grows, this role may expand to include direct supervision of team members and day-to-day people management responsibilities.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving operational issues and recommending process improvements to support academic program effectiveness.
• Track and report on academic program performance metrics, including resident and fellow satisfaction, program growth, accreditation status, and operational KPIs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and regular reports to support leadership decision-making and identify opportunities for program improvement.
• Analyze program data to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous quality improvement across academic partnerships.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Academic Affairs in business development discussions involving residency, fellowship, or other provider training programs.
• Partner with clinical leaders to design, launch, and/or support GME-approved fellowships and training programs (e.g., ultrasound, simulation, EM practice, psychiatry).
• Support organizational growth initiatives by aligning academic program operations with strategic business objectives.
• Present to hospital leadership teams, C-suite executives, and GME committees to advocate for Vituity's academic programs and demonstrate partnership value.
• Evaluate partnership viability and provide strategic recommendations that directly influence contract renewals, expansions, and new program development.
• Serve as the primary face of Academic Affairs in high-stakes conversations with hospital partners, ensuring Vituity's academic value proposition is clearly articulated and positioned.
• Partner with Marketing and operational leaders to support initiatives that promote Vituity's academic programs and educational excellence.
• Collaborate with Medical Recruiting, Talent Sourcing, Operations, and Academic Recruitment teams to support initiatives that strengthen physician pipeline development and academic recruitment efforts.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Experience and Competencies

• 2+ years of experience working with physician residency programs and/or fellowship programs required.
• Experience working in a hospital system with understanding of basic hospital operations required.
• Experience in a client facing role required.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Proficient with applicant tracking system, Salesforce, preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience managing executive-level relationships with hospital leadership and C-suite stakeholders preferred.
• Background in contract development, partnership management, or business development in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for formal presentations.
• Outstanding listening skills with an open mind, but a decisive intuition.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook).
• Ability to establish close collaboration and cooperation with peers, direct manager, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
• High energy personality, with a "can-do" spirit that is seen as approachable at all levels of the organization.
• Result-oriented and self-starter who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to rolling up sleeves and getting the job done independently if required.
• Solid presentation skills, able to leverage data to influence decision making.
• Executive presence and the ability to represent the organization credibly with hospital C-suite and senior academic leaders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate partnership opportunities and influence contract decisions.
• Proven stakeholder management skills at the executive level across complex, multi-site healthcare environments.

The Community

Even when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.

• Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more
• Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth
• Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
• Generous paid time off starting 3-4 weeks' annually
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Wellness program
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $27.28 - $34.10, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual corporate Success Sharing bonus program, which is based on the company's annual performance. If you are hired at Vituity, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please speak with a recruiter for more details.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.