UCLA Health

Residency Program Coordinator - Surgery

UCLA Health$73K — $111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in program coordination or education administration
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day activities of the surgical residency program
  • Manage resident recruitment and interview processes
  • Oversee resident onboarding, scheduling, and credentialing
  • Facilitate educational programs and conferences
  • Maintain accurate program and resident records
  • Support accreditation activities and program data management
  • Communicate with residents, faculty, and external organizations

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment with strong team collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Access to educational resources and training programs
  • Flexibility in managing work priorities
Full Job Description
Description

The Surgical Education Program Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the surgical residency program and works closely with the Program Director, Manager of Surgical Education and Director of Surgical Education, department leadership, faculty, and residents. This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the residency program and ensuring that educational, administrative, regulatory, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and within established timelines. Key responsibilities include coordinating resident recruitment and interview activities; managing resident onboarding, scheduling, credentialing, licensure, evaluations, examinations, and professional development activities; coordinating conferences, didactic sessions, skills labs, and other educational programs; and maintaining accurate resident and program records across institutional and regulatory systems. The position also supports accreditation activities, program data management, required reporting, program meetings, affiliation agreements, and communications with residents, faculty, affiliated training sites, alumni, and external organizations.

The successful candidate will manage confidential information with discretion and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is critical to maintaining the efficiency, compliance, and continued success of the surgical residency program while supporting a high-quality educational experience for residents and faculty.

Hourly salary range: 35.50 - 53.80

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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