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Operations Manager, Rural Residency

University of Kansas Health System

Great Bend, KS · Posted October 28, 2026

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Position Title

Operations Manager, Rural Residency

Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: This role supports the administration of the Office of Rural Residency, acts as a resource to support rural training site readiness and partners with GME program coordinators and administration to ensure efficient operation and ACGME compliance of rural residency programs.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Coordinates and manages daily activities of the Office of Rural Residency

Assists rural training sites in determining and addressing gaps in site readiness to support resident training

Assists with the submission and processing of invoices related to RHTP reimbursable expenses/activities

Assists GME program administration with the preparation and submission of materials to support rural expansion of GME programs

In conjunction with GME and rural health leaders assist in the development of strategies to support the growth and sustainability of rural residency expansion

Serve as a liaison between rural training sites and GME program administration

Assist programs in organizing resident housing during rural rotations

Assist in data collection of rural resident placement for longitudinal data on workforce impact of rural expansion

Assist in collaboration with State programs to analyze medical workforce needs for future residency expansion

Assist in organizing and collaborating with leaders of the APP rural training program

This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in business, health administration, education or related/applicable field from an accredited college or university OR

4 years of relevant post-secondary education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (experience used to substitute for degree requirements may not be used to meet other work experience requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience Master's Degree

Preferred Licensure and Certification C-TAGME (Certified Training Administrator of Graduate Medical Education) within 1 Year

Knowledge Requirements Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Advanced program and project management skills

Advanced communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal)

Ability to work effectively with Residency Program Coordinators, physicians, hospital administrators, and staff

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-59126

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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