Program Manager, College of Medicine, Program Evaluation, CQI, and Accreditation

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Job Overview

Join a collaborative and student-focused team dedicated to advancing program quality and supporting medical education excellence. The Program Manager provides essential coordination and administrative support for LCME accreditation, continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, and student performance monitoring.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing complex projects, values teamwork, and takes pride in attention to detail and follow-through. The Program Manager works closely with other team members within and outside the office to ensure consistent processes, timely communication, and forward progress on accreditation and CQI priorities. While experience with accreditation is helpful, it is not required—we welcome applicants eager to learn and grow in this area.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate accreditation and CQI activities and maintain related timelines and documentation.
• Organize and track accreditation evidence using Smartsheet.
• Manage and update CQI dashboards and reports.
• Produce the CQI newsletter and coordinate annual survey cycles (e.g., ISA, GQ follow-up).
• Support development and documentation of policies and procedures related to accreditation and CQI.
• Collaborate with team members across the College of Medicine to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Anticipate upcoming needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment centered on student success and continuous improvement.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience in higher education or accreditation.
• Familiarity with LCME and CQI methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, management, or related field.
• Project coordination and Smartsheet/dashboard proficiency.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Application Information

Interested applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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