Job Description
Overview The Dean’s Office is the central administrative unit that provides leadership to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Cummings School provides DVM, master’s, and PhD degrees, and advanced clinical training programs. The Cummings School Veterinary Group (CSVG) is comprised of 7 teaching hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories. The CVSG supports the education and research missions of the school, as well as providing excellent patient care. With an annual patient caseload of ~100,000, the CVSG serves clients from across New England and is the primary clinical training environment for veterinary students, interns, and residents. The Foster Hospital for Small Animals (FHSA) and the Hospital for Large Animals (HLA) in North Grafton, MA, provide state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty care for small animals (FHSA) and large animals (HLA). They are the two largest hospitals in the CSVG. Tufts Veterinary Field Service provides ambulatory care for large animals in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, and is the largest practice of its type in New England. The Lerner Spay and Neuter Clinic provides support for shelters and rescue societies. Tufts at Tech provides care for underserved populations in a partnership with Worcester Technical High School. Tufts Wildlife Clinic provides care of native wildlife species of New England. Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory provides services primarily for internal clients, but also serves external clients. Combined, approximately 60 residents pursue specialty clinical training under the supervision of approved specialty training programs. Please include a cover letter with your application. What You'll Do The Residency Programs Manager (RPM) provides centralized management and direction for residency training programs at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. The RPM serves as the main point of contact for programmatic support and coordination of Cummings School residency programs. The residency programs accommodate approximately 65 residents across five clinical and diagnostic units and three academic departments. The RPM will work collaboratively with the Residency Training Programs Oversight Committee. The Residency Programs Director will report to the dean or associate dean for clinical affairs and work collaboratively with the hospital directors, the department chairs, and the resident training program directors. The RPM will be responsible for addressing program-level matters and ensuring that the overall programs remain in compliance with institutional and specialty college guidelines. They will organize and provide oversight of the academic program components that are developed and delivered by faculty. The RPM will directly support the residents and provide guidance on how to access appropriate resources, as required. Essential Functions in this role will be: Management of the Residency Training Programs Provide oversight and guidance for academic and clinical components of the residency training programs. Represent the residency programs to internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with department chairs, hospital directors, and resident training program directors to support the residency program and the residents. Works collaboratively with the Residency Training Program Oversight Committee to ensure that competencies and technical standards are developed. Ensure that the resident's progress through the program is appropriately documented. Responsible for addressing program-level matters and ensuring that the overall programs remain in compliance with institutional and specialty college guidelines. Responsible for ensuring the Residency Training Program Handbook is current and available. Organize delivery of annual Resident Orientation and onboarding, coordinating with departments, internship programs, and clinical units, to minimize duplication. Serve as an information resource for staff, faculty, and residents regarding residency program policies and processes. Onboarding includes supporting the FHSA Senior Administrative Coordinator in collecting and submitting license application documents. Assist with institutional events that support residency and internship programs. Maintain centralized records related to evaluations, probation documentation, and committee decisions regarding individual residents. Track required timelines, review cycles, and reporting milestones as directed by the RTPOC committee. Maintain accurate records, timely communication, and consistent processes related to residents. Maintenance of Resident databases, alumni tracking, and program metrics. Working with the VRIMP administrative support to