Position Vacancy ID:

88327-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

Department Administrator

Official Title:

SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07BN) or ADMIN PROGRAM SPEC(R07DN) or ASSOC ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07FN)

Hiring Department:

A531100-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CELL & REGENERATIVE BIOL

FTE:

100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

MARCH 12, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

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

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelors degree required. M.S. preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

At least two years of professional administrative experience with progressively increasing responsibility in a combination of academic, programmatic, and/or operations management. Administrative experience at UW-Madison strongly preferred.

License or Certificate:

Position Summary:

Working under the general supervision of and reporting to the Department Chair, the position is responsible for overseeing the administrative responsibilities, daily operations, planning, budgeting, staffing, fundraising and outreach, and policy development of the Department.

This position provides critical support to the Cell and Regenerative Biology (CRB) Chair, faculty, staff, and students. Primary responsibilities include 1) responding to a wide variety of inquiries from members of the Department, the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), and campus; 2) conducting continual quality improvement to implement and oversee efficient, effective administrative processes; 3) providing oversight and recommendations to the Chair, Vice-Chair, and SMPH Financial Shared Services Director on the Department's budget and fiscal health; and 4) creating and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the Department, SMPH, and campus. The position plays a key role in enabling the Department to realize its joint mission of research, instruction, and service.

The position serves on SMPH and Department committees, and acts in place of the Chair or as the Chair's representative in dealing with management and administration of the academic unit, research and teaching, and staff supervision.

Additional Information:

Applicants must have an in-depth understanding of an academic department's multiple missions of education, research, and service. This position requires highly effective oral and written communication, organizational, and motivational skills. The ideal candidate will embrace personal accountability to meet tight and critical deadlines and take initiative to support department-related goals and priorities. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a proven-record of excellent customer service, team-building, and/or collaboration a plus. Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft software a must.

Contact:

Pa Nhia Lee Chentnik
leechentnik@wisc.edu
608-263-4491
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 upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. In addition, you will be asked to provide three references during the application process.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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Applications Open: 07 Feb 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: 7 Mar 2017 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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