Über diese Manager of Medical Education and Professional Development Stelle bei University of Chicago
Department
BSD PSY- Administration
About the Department
Research within the Department is broad and multidisciplinary, spanning clinical, translational, and neuroscience research. Areas of expertise include anxiety and mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, dementia and cognitive disorders, eating and weight disorders, including obesity, substance use disorders, and impulse control and related disorders. This work is carried out through established research programs, including the Center for Psychiatric Genetics, the Human Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory, the Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders Research Program, and the Eating Disorders Research Program. Many faculty hold appointments in the University of Chicago Neuroscience Institute, and the Department supports NIH-funded T32 training programs in eating disorders and in addictions. Faculty also examine developmental and other factors that influence mental health and treatment response, using approaches such as neuroimaging, genetics and genomics, human behavioral pharmacology, behavioral research, and clinical investigation.
Together, these efforts support the Department’s mission to advance psychiatric knowledge, educate the next generation of clinicians and scientists, and improve outcomes for individuals affected by mental illness.
Job Summary
Working in partnership with the Vice Chair for Education and Academic Affairs, Director of Residency Training, and Vice Chair for Clinical Operations, the Administrator leads the advancement of a comprehensive professional development strategy supporting faculty, staff, and trainees across the educational continuum, fostering mentorship, career development, and academic growth within Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. The role also oversees compliance with licensing requirements, moonlighting policies, annual contracts, and the initial and ongoing credentialing and re-credentialing of trainees.
Additionally, this position oversees and directs ACGME new program applications, onboarding processes, and training for new program leadership, while collaborating on ACGME site visits and self-studies. The Administrator also manages internal program reviews as required by Medical Education or UCM GME/Finance and oversees preparation for external audits to ensure continued compliance and program excellence.
Responsibilities
Provide senior leadership for a broad portfolio of training programs, including ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency programs, psychiatry fellowship programs (MD/PhD-aligned where applicable), LCME accredited medical student education, psychology postdoctoral training programs, and non-accredited fellowship and advanced training programs in psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral neuroscience.
Provide direct management and supervision of education and professional development staff, including program coordinators and administrative personnel supporting residency, fellowship, and psychology training programs.
Oversee all education and professional development initiatives for psychiatry residents, medical students, psychology trainees, fellows, faculty, and staff across the departmental training continuum.
Ensure full compliance with ACGME and LCME, institutional GME, and applicable psychology/postdoctoral training APPIC accreditation standards, including oversight of program reviews, Annual Program Evaluations (APE), and site visits.
Provide fiscal oversight and strategic management of education and professional development budgets supporting residency, fellowship, medical student education, psychology training.
Lead, direct, and manage recruitment, retention, mentorship, and career development initiatives for psychiatry residents, psychology trainees, and postdoctoral fellows.
Collaborate with program directors, psychology training directors, coordinators, and GME leadership to ensure program development. compliance, quality, alignment, and continuous improvement.
Develop and sustain a culture of academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarship, innovation, and engagement across psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral neuroscience.
Oversee development of infrastructure supporting education and scholarship, including tracking systems, and departmental intranet resources.
Serve as senior advisor to the Chair, Executive Administrator, and Vice Chairs on all matters related to education, accreditation, training program performance, and professional development strategy.
Recommends department priorities, allocates resources and executes strategic plans.
Develops non-medical activities of the department(s). Manages policy development and implementation in various departmental areas.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
Experience:
Experience overseeing ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs; LCME and APPIC/APA accreditation experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success managing multiple education and training programs, budgets, and professional staff.
Strong knowledge of accreditation standards, program evaluation, compliance, and site visit preparation.
Experience partnering with academic and clinical leadership on strategic planning, program development, and continuous quality improvement.
Proven ability to lead recruitment, faculty and trainee development, and organizational change in a complex academic environment.
Experience in psychiatry, psychology, behavioral health, or an academic medical center strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Strategic leadership and organizational management.
Budget development, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
Staff leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Strategic planning and change management.
Collaboration and relationship building across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Policy development and operational implementation.
Data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement.
Conflict resolution, negotiation, and sound decision-making.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic excellence.
Working Conditions
Office environment.
Fast-paced environment requiring management of multiple priorities and deadlines.
Occasional evening, weekend, or travel requirements for recruitment, accreditation, and departmental events.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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