Program Manager-Graduate Medical Education

Mercy Co; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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 seeks a Manager of Graduate Medical Education to provide administrative and operational leadership for GME programs, serving as the primary day-to-day owner for assigned programs and collaborating with the DIO, program directors, faculty, residents, and partners to ensure accreditation readiness and compliant operations.

This role is suited for someone who can build structure, scale processes, and grow programs as they mature, while aligning with Mercy’s system-wide goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in administrative, academic, healthcare, or program coordination roles.
• TAGME certification preferred.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher; experience in Graduate Medical Education or healthcare administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day operational and administrative owner for assigned GME programs.
• Collaborate with DIO, program directors, physician faculty, residents, fellows, and institutional partners to ensure accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Scale processes and develop structure to support program growth as GME programs mature.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Relationship building

Professionalism

Leadership development

ACGME familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 system-wide alignment.

Position Details:

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.