ADMINISTRATIVE RESEARCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Job no: 234189-AS
Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: SMPH/BIOSTAT & MED I/BIOST&M I
Location: Madison
Categories: Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Event Planning, Program Coordination, Office & Administrative Support, Project Management



Position Summary:

The Administrative Specialist will provide professional level research administration support to faculty, scientists and staff within BMI. Duties will include working closely with the supervisor of a pool of biostatisticians who provide support across the University for research projects. This pool requires close administrative oversight as the funding sources and effort changes frequently. Will be responsible for department effort certification, as well as monitoring and maintaining paperwork associated with grant submissions. Additionally, the Administrative Research Support Specialist will work with the Statistical Data Analysis Center (SDAC), acting as a liaison between Data Safety Monitoring Boards and researchers working on specific projects. These activities require a high level of attention to detail. Individual will also be responsible for knowing and following SDAC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and will advise the Quality Manager regarding updates and possible issues with SOPs related to these duties.

This position will cross all areas of BMI's quickly growing, cutting edge research enterprise.
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

A bachelors' degree in a related field is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

At least two years of experience in administration or research is required. Must have good communication and proven critical thinking skills. Must have an eye for detail.

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Department(s):

A531200-MEDICAL SCHOOL/BIOSTAT & MED I/BIOST&M I

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $45,643 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact:

Lily Kramer
lbkramer@wisc.edu
608-262-7216
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

ASSOC ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

234189-AS

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Applications Open: May 28 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 15 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time