Graduate Program Manager

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Graduate Program Manager for Molecular and Environmental Toxicology is responsible for the programmatic and administrative functions of the MET graduate program. This includes assisting the MET Director and MET faculty trainers, recruiting trainees, administering the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, and overseeing the summer undergraduate research program. The MET Graduate Program Manager is also responsible for managing an NIH T32 training grant, which supports graduate and postdoctoral trainees. The Graduate Program Manager plays a key part in promoting success among MET students, including performing student services such as advising. This position is full or part-time, 75%-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. Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration: Proficiency with technology, such as Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Apps, Box, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams), web content management (e.g., WiscWeb) CourseLeaf (i.e., Lumen) and PeopleSoft (i.e., SIS) Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty and staff Creative thinking

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience working in higher education administration and/or student services

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with undergraduate or graduate students in admissions, recruitment, advising, or a related function
• Experience managing federal funding mechanisms such as training grants
• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors. May prepare and/or submit funding proposals
• Prepares, monitors, and reconciles fiscal matters, including budgets, procurements, cost transfers, etc.
• Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review. Makes policy and procedure recommendations and/or changes
• Oversees staff and/or graduate program functions
• Develops and manages aspects of MET curricular responsibilities, including organization of syllabi, SIS maintenance, and creation of courses
• Serves as the expert resource for applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program
• Manages the response, support, and advocacy for graduate students while continuously improving the student experience and overall graduate program
• Oversees programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
• Provides comprehensive advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees