Senior Program Management Associate

Summary

The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior Program Management Associate to provide advanced professional guidance and expertise to Department of Medicine’s Education Division. By translating strategic priorities and evolving requirements into actionable processes, policies, tools, and sustainable operational improvements, the Senior Program Management Associate is responsible for keeping the department’s education mission on the leading edge of medical education.

Job Duties

Educational Strategy and Project Management (60%)

• Lead strategic, project management, and process improvement initiatives supporting academic and educational programs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans related to the education mission such as trainee engagement, wellness, curriculum enhancement, funding opportunities, industry sponsorships, operational efficiency, accreditation, data analytics, and infrastructure.
• Design and implement an alumni engagement strategy that strengthens relationships with former trainees and faculty and promotes continued involvement with the department and college.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with applicable institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities independently, advance assigned projects, and escalate significant risks, concerns, and resource needs to division leadership.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to identify and address operational challenges and opportunities.

Accreditation Alignment and Readiness (40%)

• Interpret ACGME, institutional, and other applicable accreditation requirements; recommend and implement program and process changes in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Evaluate existing processes and develop standardized workflows, procedures, and guidelines that improve efficiency, accountability, consistency, and accreditation compliance.
• Conduct accreditation-readiness assessments, identify operational and compliance gaps, and coordinate corrective action plans with program leadership, faculty, and administrative stakeholders.
• Develop tools and processes to monitor accreditation requirements, institutional commitments, program performance, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to program coordinators on accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and related processes.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Exceptional communication skills and flexibility in taking on assignments.
• Experience with process improvement and project management in an academic environment.