Graduate Medical Education Manager

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced Graduate Medical Education Manager to support the growth and standardization of GME operations at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. The role oversees 16 training programs and collaborates with senior leaders to strengthen accreditation readiness, financial continuity, and program development.

You will work closely with the Chief Academic Officer, GME leadership, and Rutgers Health partners to shape how Graduate Medical Education evolves across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of three years of GME coordinator experience.
• Active TAGME certification or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ACGME institutional requirements.
• Understanding of GME finance fundamentals.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physician leaders, program directors, and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage GMEC logistics, ACGME data submissions, and accreditation-related activities across sponsored programs.
• Partner with Institutional GME Coordinator to document and standardize institutional knowledge and core GME processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs to promote consistency and reduce single-point-of-failure risk across GME operations.
• Cross-train in Medicare DGME/IME tracking, GME cost reporting, and funding models with Rutgers Health.
• Serve as backup to the GME Finance Coordinator to support CMS reporting and other financial responsibilities.
• Maintain familiarity with New Innovations administration and program-level accreditation metrics.
• Lead institutional GME initiatives, including new program development and faculty development programming.
• Support standardization of GME policies/workflows across all 16 specialties.

Skills

GME coordination

ACGME knowledge

GME finance fundamentals

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

TAGME certification

Tools

New Innovations

Job description

Graduate Medical Education Manager

Req #: 0000263682

Category: Healthcare Operations

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Medical Education

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Manager

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Medical Education

Req #: 0000263682

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Setting the Stage

Graduate Medical Education is essential to developing the next generation of physicians and strengthening the future of academic medicine. At RWJBarnabas Health, we are seeking an experienced Graduate Medical Education Manager to support the continued growth and standardization of GME operations at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

This newly established role will provide dedicated leadership and infrastructure across CBMC's 16 training programs, helping strengthen institutional knowledge, accreditation readiness, financial continuity, and program development. Working closely with the Chief Academic Officer, GME leadership, Program Directors, and Rutgers Health partners, you'll have an opportunity to help shape how Graduate Medical Education continues to evolve across the organization.

A Typical Day

As the Graduate Medical Education Manager, you'll serve as a key institutional resource supporting GME operations, accreditation, finance, and strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities may include:

• Managing GMEC logistics, ACGME data submissions, and accreditation-related activities across sponsored programs.
• Partnering with the Institutional GME Coordinator to capture, document, and standardize institutional knowledge and core GME processes.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency and reduce single-point-of-failure risk across GME operations.
• Cross-training in Medicare DGME/IME tracking, GME cost reporting, and funding models in partnership with Rutgers Health.
• Serving as backup to the GME Finance Coordinator to support continuity of CMS reporting and other financial responsibilities.
• Maintaining familiarity with New Innovations administration and program-level accreditation metrics.
• Leading institutional GME initiatives, including new program development, simulation integration, and faculty development programming.
• Supporting the standardization of GME policies and workflows across all 16 specialties.
• Partnering with Program Directors and Program Coordinators to support accreditation readiness and effective program administration.
• Serving as a strategic resource to the Chief Academic Officer regarding training program expansion and academic enterprise growth.
• Collaborating with RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health GME leadership to support policy alignment, reporting, and institutional priorities.

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You have a strong understanding of Graduate Medical Education and enjoy working at the institutional level across multiple residency or fellowship programs.
• You are comfortable navigating ACGME requirements and translating regulatory expectations into practical processes.
• You enjoy creating structure, documenting processes, and developing standardized workflows.
• You understand that successful GME operations require strong partnerships among physicians, coordinators, finance teams, and academic leadership.
• You are interested in both the operational and financial sides of Graduate Medical Education.
• You enjoy identifying opportunities to strengthen programs rather than simply maintaining existing processes.
• You can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to regulatory requirements.
• You are energized by the opportunity to help build infrastructure for the continued growth of an academic medical center.

To Be Considered

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of Graduate Medical Education coordinator experience required
• Active TAGME certification required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ACGME institutional requirements
• Understanding of GME finance fundamentals
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physician leaders, Program Directors, Program Coordinators, academic leadership, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and develop standardized processes across multiple programs

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous experience within a multi-program, institutionally sponsored academic medical center
• Experience with new innovations
• Experience developing SOPs, policies, or standardized workflows across multiple departments or training programs

Why RWJBarnabas Health

This is an opportunity to do more than administer individual GME programs-you'll help strengthen the institutional infrastructure supporting 16 training programs at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. As Graduate Medical Education Manager, you'll work alongside academic and physician leadership to preserve institutional knowledge, strengthen accreditation and financial processes, develop new initiatives, and help position GME for continued growth across RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer