Job Description
Current employees: if you are currently employed at any of the universities of wisconsin, log in to workday to apply through the internal application process. Job category Academic Staff Employment type Terminal (Fixed Term) Job profile Multi-fun Res Admin Mgr Job summary This position leads a dynamic team and supports members of the Department of Surgery who are engaged in sponsored research or other sponsored activities. The manager directs and conducts administrative activities to maintain and build on the vibrant and expanding Surgery research portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in growing in the field of research administration. The successful candidate will have expertise in grant submission, management, and compliance; experience in managing and supervising a team; and demonstrate highly effective communication, organizational, and motivational skills. The candidate will also embrace personal accountability to meet tight and critical deadlines, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and take initiative to support department and research goals. Ability and interest in working in a positive, collaborative, team-focused environment is also expected. This individual will partner with and report to the Director of Research Operations, collaborate closely with the Post-Award Accounting Manager to ensure financial compliance throughout the lifecycle of an award, participate in Department strategic initiatives, and serve as a key resource to the Co-Vice Chairs for Research. This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Terminal, 24 month appointment This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. Key job responsibilities Implements research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance May review and approve programmatic transactions spanning the life-cycle of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with policies and procedures Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit Executes activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and/or award setup on behalf of a unit Executes activities related to financial compliance, audit, or reporting on behalf of a unit Department School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Research Administration The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical programs in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research. We are composed of more than 130 full-time faculty across 10 divisions and nearly 200 additional staff who support our mission. Our surgeons perform almost 20,000 operations per year for pediatric and adult patients. Training the next generation of surgeons and clinician-scientists is integral in our department, with more than 100 residents and fellows trained each year. The department is consistently among the top surgery programs with extramural research funding, ranking seventh nationally in NIH funding over the last 10 years. Compensation The starting salary for the position is $95,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Required qualifications Working knowledge in grant submission and management required, preferably experience with federal grants Experience in a medical, research, or educational setting Experience managing and supervising a team Strong attention to detail, with the ability to write and communicate effectively Preferred qualifications: Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft products Experience with computer programs Workday and RAMP Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred How to apply For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application