Administrative Director of Medical Education

Job ID: 68
Job Title: Administrative Director of Medical Education
Location: Nashua, NH

Administrative Director of Medical Education
St. Joseph Hospital Graduate Medical Education
Nashua, New Hampshire

Be part of a ground-up initiative as St. Joseph Hospital builds one of the newest ACGME-accredited Graduate Medical Education programs in New England!

St. Joseph Hospital has a long-standing history of developing clinical education programs in support of the greater New Hampshire region. As a proud member of Covenant Health, St. Joseph Hospital was founded in 1908 and is recognized as New England’s largest non-profit post-acute care provider. With more than a century of service to the greater Nashua communities, our organization includes a 208-bed acute care hospital and numerous outpatient clinics. St. Joseph leads with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to our core values, ensuring that our health care system remains not only a trusted provider of whole-person care and medical education but also an extraordinary place to work. With access to cutting-edge technology and a strong support network, you’ll be empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Administrative Director of Medical Education plays a pivotal role in the administration and operation of St. Joseph Hospital’s newly developing Graduate Medical Education programs, including the Internal Medicine residency (21 residents), Cardiovascular Disease fellowship (6 fellows), and Interventional Cardiology fellowship (2 fellows). This individual will manage the day-to-day operations of these ACGME programs, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, providing administrative support to program directors and faculty, and coordinating medical student and advanced practice provider education. The Administrative Director will work closely with residents, fellows, students, and other stakeholders to foster a positive and productive learning environment, reporting to the VPMA St. Joseph Hospital and working in partnership with Program Directors who will also report to VPMA. They will collaborate with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and will work very closely in partnership with locally contracted academic and educational affiliates.

The Administrative Director will strengthen and elevate our longstanding commitment to GME by positioning the community-based programs as premier training programs in New England and beyond. Our initiatives in GME sets St. Joseph Hospital a part as we continue to build and train in the highly competitive region, with the goal of retaining providers, expanding access to quality care in both urban & rural areas and underserved communities, and by establishing St. Joseph Hospital as a major teaching hospital.

Life in New Hampshire

Ranked the #1 “Best Place to Live in America” by Money Magazine: New Hampshire’s “Gate City,” Nashua, is home to over 85,000 residents making it the second largest city in New Hampshire. Historically, once a part of the state of Massachusetts, this vibrant community is situated along the Merrimack and Nashua Rivers (a national monument) and is just 45 minutes away from Boston and 30 minutes from New Hampshire’s seacoast and beaches, and an hour from the region’s glorious lakes and mountains. Cities, lakes, mountains, and beaches all within an hour radius, making Nashua the perfect place to call home.

• Nashua is known for its Tax-free options, excellent schools, high quality of life, rich history, safety, and affordability.
• Great Quality of Life: Beautiful parks, outdoor activities, and a welcoming community.
• Proximity to Boston: Just a short drive to one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.
• Vibrant Community: A blend of urban conveniences and suburban tranquility.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in healthcare administration, education, or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years healthcare administration or program coordination experience
• GME or medical education setting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with program start-up or development highly desirable

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of ACGME standards, policies, and accreditation processes essential
• Understanding of Medicare GME funding and cap development
• Familiarity with residency management software (New Innovations, MedHub, or similar)
• Knowledge of ERAS, NRMP, and fellowship match processes

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills managing multiple programs simultaneously
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholder engagement
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining compliance documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
• Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environment

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to: VPMA at St Joseph Hospital
• Works in close partnership with: Program Directors (they report to VPMA), Designated Institutional Official (DIO), GME committee at Sponsoring Institution

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Support for coordinator certification (C-TAGME)

Growth Opportunities

• Lead role in establishing new GME programs at St. Joseph Hospital
• Potential expansion to additional residency/fellowship programs
• Opportunity to shape institutional GME culture and policies
• Professional development through coordinator networks and conferences

Success Metrics

• Successful ACGME accreditation of all three programs
• 100% compliance with reporting deadlines
• Full match results for all programs
• Positive stakeholder feedback
• Efficient program operations within budget

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (Resume/CV and Letter of Interest) and can be directed to St. Joseph’s executive search partner Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH, at Kaye/Bassman International via email at eauerbach@kbic.com/academicmedicine@kbic.com

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