Coordinator - Graduate Medical Education

Job Summary

Coordinator (818350)

The Office of Graduate Medical Education is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Professional to support the financial operations that help advance the education and development of medical residents and fellows. This critical role manages complex financial processes, including funding reimbursements, contract administration, budgeting, reporting, and compliance activities that support Graduate Medical Education programs.

The Financial Professional serves as a key partner to hospital affiliates, clinical departments, and GME leadership by ensuring accurate financial management of trainee salaries, benefits, funding agreements, and operational expenses. This position analyzes financial data, prepares reports for leadership, monitors budgets, and provides strategic insight to support sound fiscal decision-making.

With responsibility for CMS funding, subsidy sources, affiliation agreements, insurance benefits, and trainee financial compliance, this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements. The Financial Professional also plays an essential role in maintaining compliance with ACGME standards, nonresident alien tax requirements, and institutional policies while supporting audits, reconciliations, and continuous improvement of financial processes.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the financial stability and effectiveness of programs that train the next generation of physicians.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of computer-based information systems and various software.
• Skill in interpersonal communication with constituents of diverse backgrounds.
• Skill in organization of documents. 
• Skill at organizing spreadsheets and managing budgets.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism with all associated duties.
• Ability to learn and use ETSU’s management system, Voyager.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, congenial working relationships and function as part of a team.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve problems, conceptualize, make decisions, and accept responsibility.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to apply skills in accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Ability to complete other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or healthcare administration or related field. 
• Previous experience in Graduate Medical Education administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance, or Healthcare Administration.
• Previous experience in Graduate Medical Education administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) funding.
• Experience with Artic International and nonresident alien tax processes.

Benefits and Compensation

• Job Family – Financial Professional 2
• Salary – MR 8 ($60,017.32)
• For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.  The closing for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation (upon request)

Important Notes

• This position is based on-site and is not eligible for remote work.
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations