What are the responsibilities and job description for the GME PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR position at Cooper Norcross Health?
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short Description
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program Administrator supports multiple functions of the GME training programs and serves as the liaison for the external entities by assisting with day-to-day management of resident or fellow training programs within GME.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of responsibilities in organizing and independently prioritizing work.
Provides a specialized service requiring an understanding of relevant practices, policies, procedures,and compliance oversight.
The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, administrative and writing capabilities. He/she must also exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Expertise in computers and database management is required.
He/she will be able to handle confidential information and will exercise good judgement with respect to the generally sensitive nature of material related to residents and students.
Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years in an academic and/or administrative healthcare setting.
Experience in Graduate Medical Education preferred
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
May be substituted for Associate’s Degree and/or 2 years of experience in Graduate Medical Education.
Special Requirements
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Residency/Fellow tracking software New Innovations.
Knowledge of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) rules/regulations.
Familiarity with residency program software systems including Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)