Manager Education Program, Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Manager for Education Programs. This role will oversee the Surgery Education Office, coordinating educational programming and managing resident and fellow appointments. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including supervisory duties.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for career growth, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working with senior faculty.

Responsibilities

• Direct administrative strategies and implement systems to enhance education programs.
• Collaborate with the Vice Chair of Education and Program Directors.
• Oversee financial planning and annual operating budgets for residency programs.
• Manage staffing including recruitment, performance evaluation, and development.
• Coordinate educational programming across sub-specialties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (or related field)

Tools

MedHub

ERAS

E-Value

NRMP

Job description

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, 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 by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, competitive wages, merit increases, and more.

Job Summary

The Manager, Education Programs oversees the Surgery Education Office, working closely with Program Directors, the GME Office, and supervising education coordinators who support residency, clerkship, and fellowship programs. This role manages resident and fellow appointments and reappointments, coordinates department‑wide educational programming, and ensures 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

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage of 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (or related field)
• At least 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity

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
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, including ACGME, RRC, and ACOG

Job Duties

• Direct administrative strategies and implement systems to enhance the operations of local and national education programs, overseeing all three education areas (UME, GME, CME) and managing a staff of at least six employees (direct and indirect).
• Collaborate with the Vice Chair of Education, Program Directors, and the Graduate Medical Education office to create administrative structures that assess and improve trainee performance; acquire and analyze data, implement web technology, and develop policies and procedures in response to guidelines and regulations; act as project manager for exams and achievement‑related activities.
• Oversee financial planning, monitor and maintain annual operating budgets for residency and multiple fellowship programs, gather development plans, identify equipment purchases, and submit annual budgets for approval; ensure effective management of professional expenses and monitor cash flow.
• Manage staffing: interview and hire staff, review and evaluate performance, develop corrective action plans, handle discipline and grievances, plan staff development, conduct annual evaluations, provide critical feedback, and arrange internal and external training.
• Oversee residency and fellowship recruitment processes; develop training, design and implement systems, coordinate activities of Program Specialists, stay current on systems, and train staff while incorporating faculty input.
• Administer all aspects of university and hospital appointments and reappointments for residents and fellows; ensure timely compliance with appointment and rotation processes at multiple venues outside UT Southwestern.
• Oversee training effectiveness reporting for residency and fellowship programs, design evaluation processes, track competencies against regulatory milestones, and provide analysis and trends to faculty and committees.
• Coordinate educational programming across sub‑specialties and faculty attendees, ensuring smooth scheduling and CME compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of ACGME general and specialty requirements, accreditation regulations, and recommendations to secure favorable audit outcomes; stay current on American Board policies and implement accurate evaluation and tracking systems.
• Design staff training, implement procedures and systems to maintain compliance, and act as administrative contact for external agencies.
• Oversee volunteer faculty credentialing and privileges (if applicable).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.