ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Job no: 240495-AS
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/OB-GYN/OB-GYN
Location: Madison
Categories: Event Planning, Program Coordination, Office & Administrative Support, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The Academic Program Specialist works within the Office of Education at the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) and assists in the administration and daily operations of the Ob/Gyn rural residency training track, the Ob/Gyn global residency training track, and the Ob/Gyn Simulation Training Program. This individual reports to the Education Program Manager to collaboratively ensure the ongoing accreditation and success of the training programs.

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Education or a related medical field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as database systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in Graduate Medical Education (GME) or Medical Student Education (UME) in administration at an academic health center.
- Experience with medical simulation.
- Experience in sales, marketing, and/or budget procedures.

Desired Attributes:
- Superior organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
- Creative thinking and problem solving ability
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting with other staff, residents, faculty, rural hospital staff and physicians, and other departments in the UWHC and SMPH system.

Prefix assignment is determined by years of relevant work experience. A minimum of 7 years' experience is required for appointment at the senior level.

Additional Information:

Some in-state and out-of-state traveling will be required to meet as needed with rural partner hospitals and to attend national conferences. Must provide own transportation or a valid driver's license and eligibility for Car Fleet usage is necessary.

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):

A532800-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OB-GYN/OB-GYN

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires 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:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

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:

Kirsten Gragg
kgragg@wisc.edu
608-265-3357
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:

SR STUDENT SERV COORD(T25BN) or STUDENT SERVICES CORD(T25DN) or ASSOC STU SERV COORD(T25FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

240495-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/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

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: Sep 1 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 21 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time