• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2026
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $69.56 - $69.56

Position Summary

The Variable Hours Officer (VHO) will provide transitional support and subject matter expertise during the onboarding of the new Program Administrator for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's Medical Education programs. This temporary, part-time role ensures the continued operational integrity of the department's ACGME-accredited and non-accredited training programs while preserving institutional knowledge. The VHO will assist with knowledge transfer, provide training to education staff, and support critical compliance and accreditation-related processes. The VHO will report to the Vice Chair for Education and Department Administrator. The position will not exceed 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Transfer institutional knowledge and documentation related to ACGME compliance, program accreditation cycles, and departmental best practices.
• Identify and document critical workflows, annual timelines, and regulatory deadlines to ensure continuity.
• Provide training and support on systems and internal databases.
• Oversee education division staff on compliance procedures, recruitment workflows, and event planning until a Program Administrator is onboarded.
• Assist in preparing for upcoming ACGME and institutional deadlines, including site visits and data submissions.
• Advise on policy updates, milestone tracking, and evaluation reports.
• Provide consultative support on event planning (e.g., orientation, graduation), budget tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as a temporary liaison between the department and GME office on legacy issues or ongoing compliance concerns.
• Attend meetings when necessary to support handoff and documentation of ongoing projects.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience; Masters preferred.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.

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