Research Program Coordinator | University of Wisconsin Madison - Military Veterans

Job Summary: The Research Center Program Coordinator will coordinate all day-to-day operations of the new NIH-funded Health-First Climate Action Research Center, including (1) schedule internal meetings (2) arrange all aspects of the annual meeting of the External Advisory Board, including travel and briefing materials (3) assist in setting up and running the Pilot Grants Program of the Center (4) lead the writing and preparation of NIH-compliant annual reports and (5) monitor relevant new grant opportunities. While the Administrative Core of this new Center is within the SMPH Department of Population Health Sciences, the interdisciplinary nature of this center includes other SMPH departments, the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, the Data Science Institute, as well as the Medical College of Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee. Responsibilities: Plans and coordinates the administrative, operational, outreach and promotional activities related to research studies that may be collaborative and independent. Serves as a subject matter expert. 25% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s) 15% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information 10% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims 10% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives 10% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures 10% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program 10% Manage the small Pilot Grants Program and monitor for new external grant opportunities 10% Lead the writing and gathering of information required for NIH annual reports and prep materials for annual External Advisory Board meeting Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: - Two years of experience managing a research or science-related program. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience editing grant proposals for NIH, other federal agencies or foundations. - Previous experience coordinating projects across multiple disciplines - Experience maintaining compliance with National Institutes of Health (NIH) award terms and conditions Skills & Abilities: - Excellent communication and writing skills - Excellent organizational skills and time management skills - Ability to manage competing priorities effectively - Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively - Leadership skills - Ability to maintain compliance with NIH award terms and conditions Work Type: Part Time: 50% 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. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $69,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the position is $69,000 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. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: ( https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0 ) Additional Information: University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on Become an authorized driver; then click on Required criteria) How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. Contact: Brittany Brown brittany.brown@wisc.edu 608-265-2978 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Research Program Coordinator(RE123) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH SCI/POP HLTH Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 306856-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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