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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Grad Medical Edu Prog Mgr
Job Summary:
The Department of Anesthesiology welcomes applications for the position of GME Program Manager. As a vital member of the department's education team, the GME Program Manager contributes to the development and implementation of the administrative activities of the residency program to meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements. The GME Program Manager performs work independently with assignments from the GME Program Administrator, Department Administrator, or their designee, and in consultation and regular collaboration with the Program Director and the sponsoring institution's Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Director of Graduate Medical Education.
Coordinates and contributes to the development and implementation of the administrative activities of the residency program as outlined in the accreditation program requirements and other regulatory agencies. Must utilize fundamental knowledge of these requirements to manage workflow components of the administrative and professional responsibilities for the program's residents while serving as a liaison between the Program Director, residents, program faculty, institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning program matters.

• This position will 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.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Detail oriented with excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to manage and coordinate multiple complex projects and programs.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology, Education
Be part of a legacy-and a future-of innovation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Anesthesiology. Founded in 1927 as the first academic anesthesiology department in the U.S., we are leaders in clinical care, education, and research. Our team serves diverse communities across Dane County and the UW Health system, trains the next generation of anesthesiologists, and advances groundbreaking science from bench to bedside. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where every voice is valued. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking department, we invite you to join us.
Compensation:
The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 up to $90,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend 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 Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, professional work experience in an administrative or academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in graduate medical education or other relevant professional setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred
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Contact Information:
Rachel Timbers, timbers@wisc.edu, 608-263-7659
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