RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $55,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Job Summary:

The Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is a rapidly growing department examining multiple avenues of scientific solutions and discoveries for the future of Cell Development, Stem Cells, and Regenerative Biology/Medicine. As a member of the administrative team, the Research Administrator will join a lively and collaborative culture that partners with many laboratories and disciplines in a fast-moving and exciting area of study that is strongly dependent upon sponsored research and grant funding.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

Works directly with principal investigator(s) and/or research program director(s) to carry out research administrative functions related sponsored grants, agreements, or award management (proposal preparation through closeout).

• 20% Guides and assists researchers with interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
• 50% Assists researchers by preparing non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
• 20% Assists researchers with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
• 10% May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators

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 or equivalent experience and education

Qualifications:

Professional experience and current knowledge of higher education, industry or other outside sponsored research grants, agreements, etc., and all policy, procedures, and systems therein preferred. Experience with UW systems strongly preferred.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

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


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. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. Please include experience with Research, Cayuse, NIH, Grants, Budgets, and Sponsored Funding/Programs. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Michael Ferree
michael.ferree@wisc.edu
608-262-3714
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:

Research Administrator(SC029)

Department(s):

A531100-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CELL & REGENERATIVE BIOL

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

261797-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jun 30 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 31 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time