Part-Time Residency Program Coordinator - Department of Surgery

Part-Time Residency Program Coordinator - Department of Surgery

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Part-Time Residency Program Coordinator - Department of Surgery at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Job Purpose: The Residency Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all operational aspects and overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the assigned residency program in the Wayne State University Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office. Ensures compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) program guidelines and ensures program objectives are met, while identifying gaps and making recommendations for program improvement.

• Coordinate all aspects of residency program processes and practices, including participation in the resident recruitment and selection process.
• Interpret program certification guidelines, identify gaps in program operations and make recommendations for improvement.
• Create and submit reports that maintain program certification with GME and ACGME offices.
• Oversee day‑to‑day program reporting; maintain and update case logs; coordinate resident evaluations, duty hours, conference attendance, etc.; evaluate successful completion of medical resident requirements.
• Serve as a member of Clinical Competency Committee, participating in remediation process when there is non‑compliance, determining resident’s ability to continue medical training.
• Evaluate medical residents’ self‑reporting compliance requirements; follow up with medical residents, holding them accountable to meet requirements and participate in the remediation process when necessary.
• Counsel and advise medical residents in paperwork and medical resident training matters.
• Create communication plans detailing how and when information will be shared with clients, stakeholders and team members.
• Manage the marketing function of the residency program, including development and updates to web‑site content, monthly newsletters and other recruitment program materials; prepare presentations and slides for training or marketing purposes.
• Lead department special projects, apply project management methodology to ensure effective project progression and completion, and identify continual upgrades and enhancements.
• Schedule training, work with vendors and presenters, oversee implementation, create course evaluations, collate results, assess overall training, and identify new ways to enhance resident experience and success. Provide input and recommendations to Chair and Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health care administration or related field from an accredited college/university. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of job‑related experience. Three years’ experience in an academic healthcare environment required. Experience in the operational activities of GME office environments, including computing technology, recruitment, and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) regulations. Experience in leading projects preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of University Graduate Medical Education (GME) and ACGME policies and procedures desired.
• Self‑motivated, working independently with demonstrated decision‑making skills in accordance with university and departmental procedure.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, adapt to changing conditions, and perform work with close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work with established deadlines and under pressure, flexibility and willingness to adjust schedule for departmental needs.
• Effective communicator, both…