University of Southern California (USC)
GME Institutional Coordinator
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Graduate Medical Education Institutional Coordinator
The Graduate Medical Education Institutional Coordinator consults with and advises Program Directors and Program Coordinators on accreditation requirements and processes. Manages the administrative team of the GME office. Assists the Designated Institutional Official (D1O) in the provision of institutional and program-specific oversight and administration of all GME programs. Provides support for Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) meetings. Coordinates and tracks accreditation activities, to encompass ACGME Program Site Visits, Internal and Special Reviews, and Annual Program Evaluations. Responsible for the systematic management and retention of all institutional and program accreditation files. Monitors and disseminates correspondence from ACGME, and other entities regarding institutional requirements, program accreditation, etc. Serves as a liaison between GME and ACGME, NRMP, et al., assuring that each program meets deadlines and provides correct information to those entities. Experience and Education: Develops and maintains knowledge of and expertise in applicable accreditation requirements and their interpretation and serves as an institutional resource for Graduate Medical Education (GME) accreditation and compliance issues. In conjunction with the D1O, consults with and advises Program Directors and Program Coordinators on accreditation requirements and processes. Develops and maintains knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and legal issues that impact or govern the GME programs to ensure Keck is in compliance; and serves as primary institutional administrator working with the Designated Institutional Official (D1O) to ensure compliance with the ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements and other accreditation requirements as they may be applicable. Provides direct supervision and oversees and monitors assignment, training and GME Office evaluation of GME Program Coordinators and program support staff. Coordinates, monitors, and supports Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and each of its standing and ad hoc subcommittees/task forces. Assists the D1O and GMEC in the development of the Annual Institutional Review/Action Plan, annual ADS updates, etc. Analyzes data to identify institutional trends; designs and implements initiatives to address institutional weaknesses and develop innovations in conjunction with the D1O and GMEC. Facilitates the coordination and monitoring of CLER Visits, Institutional Self-Studies, and Institutional Site Visits. Works collaboratively with program stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate completion of new program applications, Annual Program Evaluations and Action Plans, annual ACGME updates, ACGME Resident and Faculty Surveys, Milestone evaluation reports, etc. Works collaboratively with program personnel to coordinate and track program-level accreditation activities, including Program Site Visits, Program Self-studies, and Internal and/or Special Reviews. Exercises good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in communications, and serves as essential liaison and consultant concerning GME accreditation and policy issues and processes with internal (e.g., Program Directors, Program Coordinators, Legal, Dean's office etc.) and external (e.g., ACGME, CA Medical Board, hospital Medical Staff offices, etc.) stakeholders. Coordinates Program Letter of Agreement processes and maintenance. Coordinates and contributes to the onboarding and credentialing processes of new and transferring GME trainees utilizing appropriate systems. Develops and maintains competency in residency management system (New Innovations) utilization and acts as backup consultant. Coordinates the planning and support of special GME projects and events, such as New Resident and Fellow Orientation, GME Educational Retreats, Forums, and Workshops, Program Director and Program Coordinator Development Series, etc. Ensure the maintenance of excellent records of all GME activities, policies, etc. The annual base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $110,500 per year. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC's comprehensive benefits. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in a GME and/or educational development environment. Preferred Education: Master's degree TAGME certification preferred but not required Proficient use with Microsoft Office and Residency Management System packages (e.g. New Innovations) and familiarity with ACGME and NRMP processes, policies, and procedures is strongly preferred. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
The Graduate Medical Education Institutional Coordinator consults with and advises Program Directors and Program Coordinators on accreditation requirements and processes. Manages the administrative team of the GME office. Assists the Designated Institutional Official (D1O) in the provision of institutional and program-specific oversight and administration of all GME programs. Provides support for Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) meetings. Coordinates and tracks accreditation activities, to encompass ACGME Program Site Visits, Internal and Special Reviews, and Annual Program Evaluations. Responsible for the systematic management and retention of all institutional and program accreditation files. Monitors and disseminates correspondence from ACGME, and other entities regarding institutional requirements, program accreditation, etc. Serves as a liaison between GME and ACGME, NRMP, et al., assuring that each program meets deadlines and provides correct information to those entities. Experience and Education: Develops and maintains knowledge of and expertise in applicable accreditation requirements and their interpretation and serves as an institutional resource for Graduate Medical Education (GME) accreditation and compliance issues. In conjunction with the D1O, consults with and advises Program Directors and Program Coordinators on accreditation requirements and processes. Develops and maintains knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and legal issues that impact or govern the GME programs to ensure Keck is in compliance; and serves as primary institutional administrator working with the Designated Institutional Official (D1O) to ensure compliance with the ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements and other accreditation requirements as they may be applicable. Provides direct supervision and oversees and monitors assignment, training and GME Office evaluation of GME Program Coordinators and program support staff. Coordinates, monitors, and supports Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and each of its standing and ad hoc subcommittees/task forces. Assists the D1O and GMEC in the development of the Annual Institutional Review/Action Plan, annual ADS updates, etc. Analyzes data to identify institutional trends; designs and implements initiatives to address institutional weaknesses and develop innovations in conjunction with the D1O and GMEC. Facilitates the coordination and monitoring of CLER Visits, Institutional Self-Studies, and Institutional Site Visits. Works collaboratively with program stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate completion of new program applications, Annual Program Evaluations and Action Plans, annual ACGME updates, ACGME Resident and Faculty Surveys, Milestone evaluation reports, etc. Works collaboratively with program personnel to coordinate and track program-level accreditation activities, including Program Site Visits, Program Self-studies, and Internal and/or Special Reviews. Exercises good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in communications, and serves as essential liaison and consultant concerning GME accreditation and policy issues and processes with internal (e.g., Program Directors, Program Coordinators, Legal, Dean's office etc.) and external (e.g., ACGME, CA Medical Board, hospital Medical Staff offices, etc.) stakeholders. Coordinates Program Letter of Agreement processes and maintenance. Coordinates and contributes to the onboarding and credentialing processes of new and transferring GME trainees utilizing appropriate systems. Develops and maintains competency in residency management system (New Innovations) utilization and acts as backup consultant. Coordinates the planning and support of special GME projects and events, such as New Resident and Fellow Orientation, GME Educational Retreats, Forums, and Workshops, Program Director and Program Coordinator Development Series, etc. Ensure the maintenance of excellent records of all GME activities, policies, etc. The annual base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $110,500 per year. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC's comprehensive benefits. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in a GME and/or educational development environment. Preferred Education: Master's degree TAGME certification preferred but not required Proficient use with Microsoft Office and Residency Management System packages (e.g. New Innovations) and familiarity with ACGME and NRMP processes, policies, and procedures is strongly preferred. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.