Medical Education Prog Mgr

Position Summary

Position Summary:

The Education Manager for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology provides strategic and operational leadership for the department's educational programs. This role is responsible for supporting learners, staff, and faculty, ensuring compliance with accreditation and institutional requirements, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, and advancing the department's educational mission. The Education Manager serves as an advocate for the education team and a connector across programs and leaders.

• Maintain a strong understanding of all educational programs within the department, including how they intersect and who supports each component.
• Work to identify needs, risks, and opportunities with each program.
• Develop and communicate goals for education programs aligned with departmental and institutional goals.
• Translate strategic goals into clear, actionable tasks and priorities for the team.
• Demonstrate awareness of and passion for women's health education and training.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation, regulatory, and institutional requirements (e.g., ACGME, LCME, departmental handbooks, policies, and procedures).
• Bring structure and clarity to educational operations, roles, and workflows.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant departmental, institutional, and leadership meetings.
• Serve as a key liaison between education programs, department leadership, and institutional partners.

• Serve as a visible, supportive, and approachable leader who advocates for the education team.
• Foster trust through clear direction, transparency, and consistency.
• Promote team wellness and professional growth.
• Build and sustain strong, collaborative teams with a focus on inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives and values.
• Demonstrate compassion, emotional intelligence, and thoughtful leadership, particularly in high-pressure or complex situations.

• Establish clear expectations and boundaries for the team.
• Address conflict proactively and constructively.
• Demonstrate strong judgment in knowing when to step in, when to coach, and when to empower others to resolve issues independently.
• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous self-improvement.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience of which at least 2 are supervisory level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated experience in medical education program management, academic medicine, or a related healthcare education environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and thoughtful in stressful or intense situations.
• Clear values-based leadership approach, with the ability to articulate and align team values with departmental goals.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to a growth mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to understand varying personalities, work styles, and preferences.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background checks are required and may include criminal history, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.