Manager of Medical Education and Professional Development

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience Manager of Medical Education and Professional Development at the University of Chicago leads education programs and professional development initiatives within the department, partnering with senior leaders to support accreditation, growth, and operational excellence of residency and fellowship training.

You will collaborate on professional development strategies for faculty, staff, and trainees, oversee credentialing and licensure processes, and ensure

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for a broad portfolio of training programs including residency and fellowship programs.
• Oversee education and professional development initiatives for residents, students, fellows, faculty, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME, LCME, institutional GME, and psychology/postdoctoral accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

ACGME accreditation tools

LCME accreditation tools

Job description

About The Department

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago has a longstanding commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Its faculty bring expertise across the psychiatric subspecialties and in behavioral neuroscience, with a shared focus on advancing the understanding and treatment of mental illness.

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

The Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience Manager of Medical Education and Professional Development serves as the administrative leader for education programs and professional development initiatives within the Department, partnering closely with the Vice Chair of Education and Academic Affairs to support the ongoing accreditation, strategic growth, and operational excellence of residency and fellowship training programs. In collaboration with the Director of Medical Education and Director of Fellowship Programs, this role develops and advances short- and long-term programmatic initiatives, evaluates the effectiveness of educational objectives, and provides regular feedback and reporting to Residency and Fellowship Program Directors and Department leadership, including the Associate Chair of Education, Director of Residency Programs, Director of Fellowship Programs, and Director of Medical Education.

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 oversaw 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.

Education

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

• 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)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Job Family

Administration & Management

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$110,000.00 - $155,000.00

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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