Position Vacancy ID:
94659-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal

Working Title:
healthTIDE Program Administrator

Official Title:
ADMIN SPECIALIST(R08DN) or ASSOC ADM SPECIALIST(R08FN)

Hiring Department(s):
A534245-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/ENDOCRINOL

FTE:
60% - 100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
OCTOBER 10, 2018

Term:
This position will end on OCTOBER 09, 2019.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $32,102 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
1-3 years of administrative support experience required. Desired experience areas include light accounting, data entry, scheduling and coordination, meeting arrangements, note taking, and reporting results.

Experience working with online databases and programs strongly preferred. Examples include: Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite--Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Creative.

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
This position provides high-level administrative support to healthTIDE (hT) and its leadership. This is a multi-faceted position with a high level of independence and professionalism expected of the successful candidate. The incumbent will coordinate a wide range of daily activities for healthTIDE, both program-related and administrative-related. Overall, this position requires excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills and requires attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

healthTIDE is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine and part of the Wisconsin Partnership Program's (WPP) Targeted Obesity Prevention Initiative. The primary goal of hT is to connect, convene and catalyze diverse partners working in government, communities, research and education, non-profit organizations, and advocacy organizations for collective action to more effectively address obesity in Wisconsin. The primary goal of the WPP's Targeted Obesity Prevention Initiative is to reduce obesity in Wisconsin by: investing in the infrastructure for support of hT; supporting comprehensive community interventions in two Wisconsin communities; developing a childhood obesity surveillance system; and outreach and community engagement that includes state and local level public messaging and dissemination of evidence-based solutions to obesity. healthTIDE and the OPI recognize the great value that diversity and inclusion brings to our team.

This position reports to the healthTIDE Director of Community Partnerships who, in collaboration with the healthTIDE Director of Academic Partnerships, is responsible for providing leadership for the development and modification, monitoring, evaluation, and support for the healthTIDE network.

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.

Additional Information:
Individuals who can offer diverse racial, cultural and class perspectives and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have/demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a team; take initiative to get input and make decisions in a face-paced setting. Candidates should also display excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. The successful candidate will be courteous, responsive and service oriented, with strong organizational skills and attention to details. Position requires the ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of staff, researchers, students, and community-based representatives.

Demonstrated knowledge and interest in public health, health and wellness, and/or healthy eating and active living is helpful.

Some travel to locations within the state of Wisconsin is required. Incumbent must provide own transportation that meets UW-Madison Risk Management standards, for which mileage traveled will be reimbursed through project resources at the current state level. Some evening work may be required.

This is a fixed-term terminal appointment which is expected to last for at least one year from the date of hire. There is the possibility the position will be extended or converted to an ongoing renewable appointment should additional funding be secured.

Contact:
Amy Korth
amy.korth@ces.uwex.edu

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. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a resume and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: Sep 6 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 5 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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