Multi Functional Research Administrative Manager - Anesthesiology

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

5d•$92,000 - $106,390•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Anesthesiology at the UW–Madison School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a Multi-Functional Research Administrative Manager to perform grant lifecycle management and directly manage the pre- and post-award administration team. The role works closely with the finance team, research program manager, and principal investigators to oversee grant submissions, progress reports, grant closeout, compliance, and budgetary changes throughout an award’s lifecycle. The position reports to the Research Program Manager and is suited to an experienced grants administrator who is organized, financially inclined, and has strong written and verbal communication skills. The position may require some onsite work at a designated campus location, with some work potentially performed remotely. It is scheduled for two years, with the possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. The position is in the School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology, Administration.

Requirements

Experience in lifecycle management of extramurally funded federal awards.
Demonstrated experience developing and balancing large budgets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Workday, UW–Madison, and School of Medicine & Public Health grant submission and management procedures.
Prior management experience.
Experience with eRA Commons.
Experience working with research faculty.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide training to faculty, staff, and/or administrators regarding sponsored project administration policies, procedures, and execution.
Execute research administration operational policies and procedures, including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance activities.
Execute activities related to financial compliance, audits, and reporting.
Execute activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and award setup.
May supervise the day-to-day activities of research administration staff.
Serve as a key resource to unit leadership and staff and as a liaison to partners and stakeholders.
May submit proposals, agreements, or invoices to sponsors on behalf of a principal investigator or project director.
Review and approve programmatic transactions across the sponsored-project lifecycle to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies and procedures.
Oversee grant submissions, progress reports, grant closeout, compliance, and budgetary changes throughout the award lifecycle.