DESIGN TEAM LEAD - GRANTS & AGREEMENTS

Job no: 243747-AS
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time
Department: G SERV/ATP
Location: Madison
Categories: Project Management and Quality Improvement



Job Summary:

ATP is transforming the finance, human resources and research administration support environment across the UW-System, including the selection and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning system (Workday), and research administration software (Huron Research Suite), to support the changes. The activities will include the review and redesign of business processes (including use of shadow and bolt-on IT systems), redesign of the chart of accounts, and integration of efforts with several ongoing University and UW System projects. As part of this effort and in preparation for a new software implementation, the University is assembling functional Design Teams in the areas of finance, research administration and human resources.

The Grants & Agreements (G&A) Design Team Lead will assist in leading the implementation of the Huron Grants & Agreements modules of the Huron Research Suite, and assisting as needed with the Workday implementation. This will require the review of business processes and system, campus, divisional and departmental operational needs and design refined business processes for the future state. The G&A Design Lead will work closely with consultants and UW staff to ensure a successful deployment of future technology and redesigned business processes. All future state recommendations will, in turn, be provided to the Functional Lead, Strategy Lead, functional governance groups, and program leadership for review and subsequent system adoption. The G&A Design Team Lead will coordinate with the software vendors, implementation partners, and ATP program teams, to develop these recommendations in several areas, including but not limited to: business processes, roles, accountability structures, roles of secondary systems (shadow and bolt-on), and integration of institution and UW System initiatives.

The G&A Design Team Lead will participate in and oversee all business process design activities, work activities, meetings, content development, content review, and review of related critical materials within the research administration functional area. This individual will also act as the point of contact between the Design Team and other project groups. The G&A Design Team Lead will report to the Functional Lead or Strategy Lead.

About the Job:

Internal Consultant I (AD014)

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with stakeholders, and outside consultants, of a complex organization (administrative, leadership, etc.) are required candidate attributes.
2. Forward-thinking; ability to ground conversation in a vision for the future versus constraints of the current state
3. Extensive knowledge of research administration. Specific areas of preference would be proposals, contract negotiation, and/or post-award management, and the policy, and federal regulations that govern each area.
4. Strong problem solving and creative skills, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making
5. Strong communication skills - both written and oral - including the ability to communicate effectively
6. Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
7. Teamwork and conflict resolution skills

Preferred:
1. Familiarity and experience in higher education and administrative information technology systems, specifically Workday and/or Huron Research Suite, is preferred.
2. Experience participating on cross-functional teams of diverse individuals is desired

Additional Information:

End date is dependent upon project completion.

Starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Department(s):

A020110-GENERAL SERVICES/A0201/G SERV/ATP

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will operate in a hybrid format where some work will be performed in-person, onsite, in Madison, WI, and some work will be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus location. Ability for full-time remote work may be possible.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

To begin the application process, click the "" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your related work experience and professional background to the qualifications and duties in this job description, in particular:
- Your demonstrated capacity to work effectively with stakeholders, and outside consultants, of a complex organization (administrative, leadership, etc.)
- An example of forward thinking and ability to ground conversation in a vision for the future vs. constraints of the current state
- Knowledge of research administration. Specific areas of preference would be proposals, contract negotiation, and/or post-award management, and the policy, and federal regulations that govern each area
- Your strong problem solving and creative skills, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making
- Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
- Your teamwork and conflict resolution skills

Contact:

Anne Yorde
anne.bartholomew@wisc.edu
608-263-3737
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:

Internal Consultant I(AD014)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

243747-AS

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Applications Open: Oct 26 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 9 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time