Manager Education Program, Surgery

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Education Programs oversees the Surgery Education Office, working closely with Program Directors, the GME Office, and supervising education coordinators supporting residency, clerkship, and fellowship programs. This role is responsible for managing resident and fellow appointments and reappointments, coordinating department-wide educational programming, and ensuring effective communication across initiatives. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in program administration, proven supervisory leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving process improvements. Strong communication skills and familiarity with graduate medical education systems and accreditation requirements are essential.

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree 
   

• Experience
  7 years of related experience to include at least and 
  2 years in a supervisory capacity. 
  Applicants without the stated preferred degree, but with significant additional related experience may be considered. 
   

Preferred Skills

• Proven ability to lead employee development and improve performance over time
• Skilled in redesigning business processes for continuous improvement
• Effective management of multiple short- and long-term projects with competing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working with senior faculty
• Experience with education systems such as MedHub, ERAS, E‑Value, and NRMP preferred
• Working knowledge of higher education regulations, including ACGME, RRC, and ACOG
   

JOB DUTIES

• Directs administrative strategies, and develops and implements systems to enhance the operations of local and national education programs. Must be accountable for all three education areas (UME, GME, CME) and manage a staff of at least 6 (direct and indirect).
• Works directly with Vice Chair of Education, the Program Directors and the Graduate Medical Education office, creates administrative struct