Business Manager 1 (Savannah Campus)

Augusta University; Hospital; On-site; EUR 54,663 - 63,612; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University in Georgia is seeking a Business Manager 1 to lead the St. Joseph’s Candler Residency Programs. The role works with campus leadership, program leadership and GME to support daily financial, administrative and educational operations.

You will oversee staff, accreditation docs, ERAS applications, interview setup, data tracking, schedules, credentialing, and onboarding of residents and faculty, while upholding confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Two years of administrative and two years of management experience.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of AU’s policies and NIH sponsored project guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff administration for the 24 FTE residency program and maintain accreditation documentation.
• Coordinate applicant questions and assist with the ERAS application process.
• Set up resident interviews with potential residents as directed by program directors.
• Create processes for tracking data (GME Office/ACGME) and oversee daily program activities.
• Supervise and direct the residency program coordinator; serve as lead business manager for additional programs.
• Create, monitor, and disseminate schedules; manage rotation schedules and track hours.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Summary The Business Manager 1 will serve as the lead manager for the St. Joseph’s Candler Residency Programs. This position collaborates with the Savannah UMEIGME campus leadership, Program leadership, Central GME leadership, St. Joseph’s Candler leadership and administrative staff to assist with the day-to-day financial, administrative and educational operations of the St. Joseph’s Candler Residency Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff administration for the 24 FTE residency program and maintain all accreditation documentation.
• Field questions from prospective resident applicants and assist with the annual application process in the online ERAS system.
• Set up resident interviews with potential residents as directed by program directors.
• Create processes for tracking data (GME Office/ ACGME) and oversee daily program activities.
• Supervise and direct the residency program coordinator; serve as lead business manager and trainer for the establishment of additional residency programs scheduled for rollout (3 programs with a total of an additional 40 residents).
• Create, monitor, and disseminate schedules; manage rotation schedules and track hours in the institutional tracking system (New Innovations).
• Monitor completion and compliance of work hour logs.
• Assist with credentialing process for St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital System and Augusta University; collect CVs and data sheets to process clinical appointments.
• Ensure proper documentation is kept on all teaching faculty and residents.
• Schedule speakers for didactic teaching sessions and create a master calendar for the program.
• Maintain tools that track residents’ progression toward milestones and ensure Program Director and Associate Program Directors are aware of progress.
• Assist with any remedial actions needed to keep residents on track for successful program completion.
• Assist with scheduling and tracking scholarly work; maintain performance standards for rotations and assignments.
• Disseminate program policies and responsibilities to all teaching faculty; set up training in the supervision and evaluation of trainees.
• Work with Program Director and hospital leadership to review pro forma developed by MCG leadership and communicate adjustments.
• Process travel authorizations, expense reports, check requests, and set up purchase orders with vendors; work with SJC on expenses directly paid by them.
• Reconcile monthly financial reports with the Savannah Campus Administrator.
• Process paperwork to hire core faculty and work with AU GME office to onboard new residents; obtain approvals for a trainee.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Two years of administrative and two years of management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AU’s policies and procedures.
• Complete understanding of the structure and guidelines related to National Institutes of Health sponsored projects.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days, Monday–Friday (outside normal business hours may be required).
• Pay Band: 12.
• Salary: Minimum $62,300.00 per year; $72,500.00 per year (commensurate with qualifications).
• Recruitment Period: 7/6/26 – Until Filled.
• Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Eligible employees may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful background check prior to starting.
• Credit and motor vehicle reports may be required based on duties.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑trained candidates may need credential evaluation.
• All employees must uphold confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and comply with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.