ICTR KL2/TL1 Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

338d • $75,000

About The Position

The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) supports the translation of research findings from experimental settings into clinical and community practice. We do this by supporting the career development of researchers through training and educational programs, and by providing a range of services that assist researchers with the development and delivery of their research projects. ICTR supports two major programs for researchers in training: the TL1 NRSA Trainee Program for those working on their PhD or postdoctoral work, and the KL2 Scholars Program for senior post-doctoral fellows and early career faculty. These trainees are a vibrant group of physicians, biomedical engineers, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, and research scientists who are all working on projects that advance human health. The KL2/TL1 Program Manager will work closely with the ICTR Director of Workforce Development (direct supervisor), the faculty directors of the KL2 and TL1 programs, and with colleagues in ICTR to administer these programs while contributing ideas for strategic growth and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in research and/or research administration.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising students who are traditionally underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).
• Experience developing reports or documents to meet funder reporting and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as administrative leader for the KL2 and TL1 Programs, including being the primary contact for applicants, trainees, scholars, and mentors.
• Efficiently manage activities for trainee recruitment, reviews and interviews, appointments to grants, and twice annual progress meetings with trainees and scholars.
• Develop and coordinate monthly seminar sessions for the KL2 program and trainings for the TL1 program.
• Assist with trainee evaluation; curation of trainee and scholar productivity and career outcomes; and developing content for federal grant progress reports and grant renewals.
• Build and nurture ongoing relationships with trainees and scholars.
• Provide service and program guidance that is supportive of trainee career goals.
• Contribute ideas about new initiatives in discussions with TL1 and KL2 program directors and assist with action plans to achieve goals.
• Plans and coordinates the administrative, operational, outreach and promotional activities related to research studies that may be collaborative and independent.
• Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s).
• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences.
• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims.
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures.
• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program.
• Assume primary responsibility to build and nurture relationships with program trainees and scholars.
• Assist in developing and implementing activities to achieve ICTR strategic planning objectives, continuous quality improvement, and diversity initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree