What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION MANAGER position at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans?
Closing date: October 10, 2026
Title: GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION MANAGER
Employee Type: Unclassified Staff
Department: M/S-Advanced Education
Campus Location: MEDICAL SCHOOL-ADMINISTRATION/
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the incumbent will be responsible for resident payroll management, resident onboarding and credentialing and serve as an integral team member for the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
Other Information About the Position
This position is responsible for overseeing bi-monthly payroll processing for ~800 medical and dental residents and fellows, ensuring accuracy in scheduling, payroll, invoicing, and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards (including ACGME). Serves as the primary liaison between residency programs and administrative departments to resolve payroll, scheduling, and billing discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage and reconcile resident/fellow schedules to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Oversee bi-monthly payroll, invoicing, and related compliance activities
- Serve as primary liaison for resolving payroll, scheduling, and billing issues
- Train residency program administrators on payroll and scheduling processes
- Support onboarding for incoming residents and fellows
- Coordinate monthly workshops for residency program administrators
- Serve as a resource for NRMP Match policies, timelines, and regulations
- Collaborate with GME leadership to ensure compliance with ACGME and institutional policies
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's
Required Field of Study: Unspecified
Number of years required to perform the job: Four
Type of experience required to perform the job: Relevant work experience
Substitution: Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of work experience
Additional Information About Our School/Department
The mission of the Office of Graduate Medical Education is to support the interns, residents, fellows, and training programs of the LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans. We strive to provide a smooth transition from medical school to residency and fellowship training.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits