GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER

Job no: 243883-AS
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPHADMINNEURO GRAD PROG
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic and Student Experience Services



Job Summary:

The Neuroscience Training Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was established in 1971. Currently, it comprises over 100 faculty members whose research interests range from molecular neurobiology to integrative systems and computational modeling. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in research and teaching. Training leads to the Ph.D. degree in neuroscience or the M.D./Ph.D. degree in cooperation with the School of Medicine and Public Health.

The Graduate Program Manager assists the Neuroscience Training Program Director and NTP faculty trainers in administering the Ph.D. program in Neuroscience. This includes supporting and administering the NIH T32 training grant as well as a variety of program administration-related tasks.

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.

About the Job:

Graduate Program Manager (AE093)

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
Master's Degree

Qualifications:

- A minimum of three years of experience working in higher education is required; preference will be given to those with prior graduate student services and/or research administration experience.
- Computing skills with word processing, spreadsheet, and databases are required.
- Strong organizational, strategic planning, and management skills are required.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with students, faculty, and staff is required.

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.

Department(s):

A530244-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ADMIN/NEURO GRAD PROG

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:

Minimum $55,000 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 and cover letter 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. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Beth Miller
bmiller53@wisc.edu
608-265-8696
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:

Graduate Program Manager(AE093)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

243883-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.

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Applications Open: Oct 22 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 7 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time