The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a PROGRAM MANAGER I to support its strategic goals and objectives. This key role will be essential in ensuring the successful execution of programs that align with the department's mission. The Program Manager I will collaborate closely with the Assistant Dean and Director to develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic plan designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment within the residency program. This will include a strong focus on purposeful, data-driven recruitment at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Additionally, the Program Manager I will oversee initiatives that support Graduate Medical Education (GME) goals, fostering a positive culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Director to develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic plan for creating a welcoming and belonging environment in the residency program for the purposeful, data-driven recruitment in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

- Monitor program evaluation metrics of the strategic plan for Graduate Medical Education, including collection and interpretation of ERAS data, and creation of reports for Department Chairs.

- Implementation and evaluation of programming aligned with GME goals to enhance culture and a sense of belonging for all trainees (example: health inequities lecture series, social determinants of health lecture series).Collaborate with UME and Office of Access Engagement.

- Medical Student Experience to develop and execute cross-cutting programming and find opportunities for growth within and outside the UAB Heersink School of Medicine through mentorship and scholarship.

- Coordinate internal and external events to promote recruitment and retention of trainees with unique perspectives and lived experiences (SNMA, LMSA, and Howard Residency Fair, for example).

- Responsible for creating and adhering to the program budget, including maintaining accurate expense records and other fiscal duties. Responsible for contract submission, processing, reimbursements, payments, and purchase order development and submission.

- Coordinate and evaluate programming to support the retention of trainees whose lived experiences reflect the patient population we serve (example: GME MedPRIDE, URM Housestaff Council).

- Communicate, written and verbal, with internal and external constituencies. Interface with internal stakeholders such as UAB, UAB Heersink School of Medicine, Health System leadership, and UAB faculty, staff, and trainees. Interface with external resources such as other organizations and vendors for events and related services. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with colleagues.

- Responsible for creating and adhering to the program budget, including maintaining accurate expense records and other fiscal duties.

- Responsible for contract submission, processing, reimbursements, payments, and purchase order development and submission.

- Dissemination of GME initiatives, programming, and recommendations to support program coordinators' holistic recruitment goals.

- Development and execution of internal and external contracts.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $43,890 - $71,320)

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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