OPERATIONS LEAD, JUST RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Operations Lead for the Just Research Educational Programs (workshops, seminars) will be an integral part of a growing program to promote diversity in science and researcher education within the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ITCR). Just Research is designed to build the skills of health researchers and research staff to ethically and authentically engage with communities typically underrepresented in research. Just Research is a collaboration between the Collaborative Center for Health Equity and the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in the School of Medicine and Public Health.

Responsibilities include providing administrative and organizational support for the Just Research Educational Programs, contributing to strategic planning and leadership, contributing to curriculum development, as well as facilitating communication and collaboration between key stakeholders and learners. This position will also include interaction, collaboration and support for other ICTR diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health 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:

Initiates, develops, and implements operational services that support a defined project, program, work unit, or function to advance program goals and objectives. May supervise staff and/or approve unit expenditures.

• 25% Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement
• 25% Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
• 20% Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications
• 5% Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies
• 5% May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures
• 5% Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
• 15% Provides curriculum and program evaluation support, with program team

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Minimum of 2 years of project management experience (coordinating, facilitating, tracking and reporting the activities of a project or program)
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity, including experience working with diverse communities
-Exceptional interpersonal skills, including verbal communication and attentive listening.
-Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
-Demonstrated team-oriented work style that involves actively seeking input and viewing conflict as an opportunity to move the team forward

Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications:
-Authentic interest in equity in science and health
-Experience with diversity and equity work
-Experience in academic, especially, academic medicine settings
-Experience with curriculum design, educational programs and evaluation

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 Time: 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:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding


Additional Information:

This is a one year position. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted into an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

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, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and provide the contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
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:

Administrative Manager(AD005)

Department(s):

A532900-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ICTR/ICTR-ADM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

259588-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.

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Applications Open: Jun 9 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 5 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time