Medical College of Wisconsin Hiring for Program Manager I, Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) at Milwaukee, WI  Full Time

Position Description:

Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW … changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin.

Purpose

In the role of Program Manager I you will be working independently, under the direction of the Director of Administration, Center Director, or Center Associate Director to manage the activities of Center-wide programs. Provide direction and guidance to faculty and staff to facilitate the achievement of program goals.

Primary Functions

* Assist faculty and staff with post-award grant startup, including IRB approvals and Reliance, interactions with community organizations, appropriate staffing, ClinicalTrials.gov registration, and other related functions (e.g., research milestone reporting).

* Supervise Program Coordinators and Research Associates: provide guidance, develop staff talent, lead the EMERGE process, approve timecards, and assist with hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions

* Assist faculty and administrative staff with pre-award functions, including funding proposal preparation, budget drafts, staffing and effort level recommendations, and other related pre-award activities.

* Coordinate the development of program materials including educational/intervention materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.

* Schedule people and material resources. Train program staff, including those not located at MCW.

* Oversee the collection, analysis, maintenance, and dissemination of research grant data.

* Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.

* Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.

* Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.

* Lead large, complicated research projects, especially those involving several performance sites, staff, and/or subcontractors.

* Manage unique/special projects, which may include international research, personnel development, and/or community engagement functions.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Preferred Schedule:



M-F

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Non-profit Management, Humanities, or related field

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years of management experience in academic or non-profit organizations

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Business or Non-profit Management, Human Resources, Humanities, or related field

Preferred Experience: 6 years of management experience in academic, non-profit, or business organizations. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preference given to candidates with experience in IRB relations and/or NIH grant preparation. Knowledge of MCW systems (e.g., IRB, eBridge, EMERGE) strongly preferred.

Certification: CITI Social/Behavioral Research Ethics certification required within 10 business days of hire

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at .

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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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