Program Manager-Graduate Medical Education

Mercy; Crystal City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a Manager of Graduate Medical Education to provide administrative and operational leadership for its GME programs. You will be the day-to-day owner for assigned GME initiatives, working closely with the DIO, Director of GME, program directors, physician faculty, residents, fellows, and institutional partners to ensure compliance and readiness.

This role suits someone who can build structure, scale processes, and develop alongside programs as they mature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Experience in administrative, academic, healthcare, or program coordination roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational leadership support for Mercy's Graduate Medical Education programs.
• Serve as primary day-to-day operational owner for assigned GME programs, collaborating with DIO, Directors, faculty, residents, and partners.
• Ensure accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and effective program operations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Discretion

Attention to detail

Leadership development interest

ACGME knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Manager of Graduate Medical Education provides administrative and operational leadership support for Mercy's Graduate Medical Education programs. This role serves as the primary day to day operational and administrative owner for assigned programs, working closely with DIO, Director of Graduate Medical Education, Program Directors, physician faculty, residents, fellows, and institutional partners to ensure accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, effective program operations, and successful recruitment.

This position is designed for a growing and evolving GME environment and is well suited for an individual who is comfortable building structure, scaling processes, and developing alongside programs as they mature. While the Manager functions as part of a small local GME team, the role collaborates closely with GME leadership and peers across Mercy communities to ensure consistency, shared learning, and systemwide alignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience: Demonstrated experience in administrative, academic, healthcare, or program coordination roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Experience: Prior experience in Graduate Medical Education, academic medicine, or healthcare administration. Experience supporting physicians, trainees, or complex professional groups.

Certification(s): TAGME certification preferred

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
• Comfort working independently, learning new systems, and operating in environments where processes are still being established.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in leadership development and program growth.
• Familiarity with ACGME requirements, residency management systems, or accreditation processes (preferred).

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.