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Req #: 248179

Department: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/gme

Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible

Posting Date: 07/28/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 08/04/2025

Salary: $6,000 - $6,667 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

**The University of Washington School of Medicine’s** **_Office of Graduate Medical Education_** oversees the accreditation of 125+ medical residency and fellowship training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), four dental residencies accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 80+ non-ACGME accredited medical residency and fellowship programs and other post-graduate training programs. **We currently have an opening for a** **_Temporary_** **Accreditation Projects Specialist, expected to last up to one year.** ,

The Accreditation Projects Specialist (temporary) provides focused support for accreditation coordination, regulatory tracking, and data-driven compliance reporting within the GME Office. This project appointment helps ensure operational continuity for core accreditation functions across all residency and fellowship programs. The role emphasizes independent project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

The Accreditation Projects Specialist reports to the Director of Accreditation. This position works collaboratively with the Associate Dean, members of the GME team, and other institutional stakeholders, with minimal supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Accreditation Coordination– 50%

• Coordinate and track time-sensitive accreditation projects, deadlines, and follow-ups across programs.

• Monitor and support documentation related to citations, self-studies, and other compliance milestones.

• Draft communications and create tools (e.g., trackers, templates) to support institutional oversight.

• Prepare materials and summaries for accreditation-related meetings and reviews.

Safety & Work Hour Monitoring – 25%

• Track and support response to resident/fellow safety incidents.

• Prepare monthly work hour reports and flag patterns of concern.

• Coordinate documentation and communication related to safety policies and compliance.

• Serve as liaison for follow-up with stakeholders regarding safety and work hour adherence.

Data and Reporting Support – 20%

• Assist with analysis and visualization of compliance trends and outcomes.

• Support report preparation for internal use and for accrediting bodies.

Other Duties – 5%

• Support updates to web content, documentation tools, and internal resources related to accreditation.

• Participate in special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field.

• At least two years of experience in project management, ideally within an academic or medical setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with web-based management systems.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision and maintain high levels of confidentiality.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. **_Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed._**

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.