Research Administrator

The Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is a rapidly growing department examining multiple avenues of scientific solutions and discoveries for the future of Cell Development, Stem Cells, and Regenerative Biology/Medicine. As a member of the administrative team, the Research Administrator will join a lively and collaborative culture that partners with many laboratories and disciplines in a fast-moving and exciting area of study that is strongly dependent upon sponsored research and grant funding.

• 10% Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
• 50% Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
• 20% Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
• 5% May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
• 10% Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
• 5% Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and education

Professional experience and current knowledge of higher education, industry or other outside sponsored research grants, agreements, etc., and all policy, procedures, and systems therein preferred. Prior research administration experience and experience with UW systems strongly preferred.

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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $56,112 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is negotiable based on experience and
qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

To apply for this position, 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. Please include experience with Research, Cayuse, NIH, Grants, Budgets, and Sponsored Funding/Programs. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Michael Ferree
michael.ferree@wisc.edu
608-262-3714
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Administrative Spec(SC029)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CELL & REGENERATIVE BIOL

Academic Staff-Renewable

314469-AS