Program Director - Medical Education, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 27, 2026
Program Director - Medical Education, College of Medicine Program Director - Medical Education, College of Medicine Hiring Department: Medical Education Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037381 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: March 5, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $60,000.00 - 80,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Program Director in the Department of Medical Education within the College of Medicine will oversee the day-to-day operations of both educational activities and grant management/coordination. Responsible for educational activities related to the assigned programs, including policy development, strategic planning, budget oversight, and program implementation. Oversees all aspects of one or more grants, ensuring that all activities meet funder requirements. Duties & Responsibilities: Manages and implements the day-to-day operations of the Certificate and medical student scholarly concentration programs in collaboration with Faculty Leadership. Coordinates the development of policies and procedures, strategic goals, and budgets for Certificate and medical student scholarly concentration programs; Responsible for all areas of administration and engages with learners in the Certification and medical student scholarly concentration programs. Serves as primary advisor to the Department Head and Faculty Leadership regarding Certificate and medical student scholarly concentration educational program development, management, and operations. Will have supervision and policy-making responsibility; Develops program strategies and educational programming. Serve as the central point of coordination for one or more grants, ensuring all activities meet funder requirements. Oversees the collection and organization of data for the grant. Monitor progress, expenditures, and deliverables of the grant with oversight from the Primary Investigator. Assist with writing of grant reports, including coordination of multiple authors and investigators Manage day-to-day office operations. Interview, hire, orient, lead, mentor and evaluate staff to meet departmental and organizational needs. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated experience in administering a Graduate Health Professions Education program. Demonstrated experience with Grant Management (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) Preferred Qualifications: Seven years of experience in medical or healthcare education leadership and scholarship. Demonstrated experience in Curriculum and Instruction and/or Creation of Educational programs. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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