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Emory University

Business Program Manager - School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, GA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ January 5th, 2026

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Emory University is hiring a Business Program Manager for the School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education. The role involves coordinating and directing departmental activities related to residency and transitional year programs, managing course development and budgets, interviewing applicants, administering exams, and supervising staff to support the department's educational objectives.

Highlights
  • Coordinate and direct residency and transitional year program activities.
  • Manage departmental policies, course planning, budgeting, and funding negotiations.
  • Interview residency applicants and recommend admissions.
  • Administer certifying and sub-specialty exams.
  • Collect and analyze data to advise on long-term departmental needs.
  • Supervise staff within the department.
  • Requires bachelor's degree in business administration or related field plus five years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include HR and payroll experience, knowledge of FMLA, J-1/H1B visa processes, advanced Excel, and supervisory experience.
  • Masters degree strongly preferred.
  • Role involves hybrid remote work with residency in Georgia required.

Business Program Manager - School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: 
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  •  Coordinates and directs departmental activities which may include the department's residency program, the transitional year program and/or other programs.
  • Provides input into departmental objectives, especially those pertaining to the residency program.
  •  Interviews applicants and recommends candidates for admission to the residency program.
  •  Establishes and administers departmental policies and procedures pertaining to teaching requirements, course objectives, and course content in compliance with applicable regulations.
  •  Plans and develops courses for medical students, manages the course budget, negotiates with outside agencies to obtain funding and support for the course, and coordinates and administers the course throughout the academic year. 
  • Arranges, administers, and proctors certifying and sub-specialty exams. 
  • Develops, administers and monitors intern, resident, and operating budgets.
  •  Collects and analyzes data to advise management of long range needs.
  •  May develop various communications materials/methodologies such as newsletter articles, memos, videotapes, workshops, brochures, and focus groups. 
  • Supervises staff. 
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and five years of professional business administration or management experience OR an equivalent combination of related experience.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Proven strong experience in HR and Payroll, preferably at Emory.
  • Familiarity with FMLA and other HR policies.
  •  Knowledge on J-1/H1B visa processing.
  •  Advanced Excel and Data Management/Analysis skills required.
  •  Prior supervision experience preferred.
  •  Exceptional problem-solving, time management, organization, and customer-service skills. 
  • Masters degree strongly preferred.
 
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 
 
Additional Details: 
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
 
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