Position Vacancy ID:
96643-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Research Administrator

Official Title:
SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07BN) or ADMIN PROGRAM SPEC(R07DN)

Hiring Department(s):
A340256-VCRGE/ADMIN/RESEARCH SERVICES

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
JANUARY 08, 2019

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree required. Degree in business administration or related field is desirable.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
At least three years of substantial involvement in pre- and/or post-award research administration in a higher education environment preferred.

The candidate should exhibit the following qualities and competencies:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills
2. Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with faculty and staff
3. Strong analytical and organizational skills
4. Demonstrates computer competence and familiarity with programs such as Peoplesoft, Cayuse, Cost Transfer Tool
5. Must be detailed-oriented
6. Superior customer service skills
7. Knowledge of University, State, Federal and Nonfederal Agency fiscal and administrative rules, regulations, and procedures
8. Ability to think critically and make independent decisions
9. Ability to interpret policy and procedures as they apply to individual situations

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
This position is located in the Office of Research Services within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education (OVCRGE) and reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Services. The OVCRGE oversees a wide array of Centers and provides an instructional and research environment for approximately 8,500 Graduate Students. This position provides primarily pre- and some post-award grant administration support to the OVCRGE Centers, providing training and guidance to researchers and administrators and approves extramurally supported research proposals and awards on behalf of the Vice Chancellor. Additionally, this position provides support of campus-wide research administration functions requiring central coordination, including institutional nominations for grant opportunities when sponsors limit the number of proposals that may be submitted by a university. This position works closely with the Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellors, Divisional representatives, Deans, OVCRGE Centers, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), Business Services, and others. It is expected that the incumbent will participate in ongoing training to stay current with the evolving field of research administration and will participate in various working groups and meeting groups as a Divisional representative.

Additional Information:


Contact:
Caitlin Milnthorpe
caitlin.milnthorpe@wisc.edu
608-262-3836
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 be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position.

Title and salary will be determined at the time of hire based on candidate qualifications and experience.

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: Nov 12 2018 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Dec 10 2018 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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