Senior Associate Director, Programs

Senior Associate Director, Programs - School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pathology Job Number 156690 Job Type Regular Full-Time Division School Of Medicine Department SOM: Emerg Med: Admin Job Category Project and Program Management Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta Location : Name Emory University Hospital Remote Work Classification Primarily On Campus Health and Safety Information Not Applicable 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 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the strategic planning, development, and implementation of a program. Serves as a liaison and key spokesperson to various committees and organizations. Responds to inquiries and assists in promoting the program. Assists with policy formulation, strategy development, and the management of daily operations. May collaborate with representatives from private, government, and international agencies. Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and writes publishable articles and papers. May supervise staff.ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:Provide oversight and operational leadership for residency and fellowship programs in Pathology and Emergency Medicine, ensuring alignment with ACGME and institutional requirements.Administrative partner to Program Directors. Supervise and mentor Program Coordinators across both departments, supporting workflow management, training, and consistent administrative standards.Manage accreditation and compliance activities, duty hour reporting, surveys, and program complement changes.Coordinate key program functions such as recruitment (ERAS/NRMP), onboarding, scheduling, didactics, and semiannual trainee evaluations.Serve as primary administrative liaison for faculty, trainees, applicants, and hospital partners, supporting rotations, observerships, and visiting residents.Oversee program budgets, procurement, and administrative processes to ensure efficient and compliant program operations.Maintain and oversee data systems for schedules, evaluations, rosters, and required documentation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and seven years of professional experience related to the program and previous supervisory and program/project management experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Master's degree preferred.NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. 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).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.