Required Qualifications:
- Leadership of Post-Award research administration, including oversight of sponsored project financial and administrative activities.
- Management of research administration operations, policies, and best practices, including award terms and conditions, compliance, and award management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across organizational units and levels.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of federal and non-federal grant and contract administration, including applicable regulations, policies, and requirements.
- Supervision, development, and motivation of professional and administrative staff.
- Development, implementation, or use of electronic systems and training programs that support research administration.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree is Required.
- Degree in Business, Accounting, or closely related field is preferred.
- How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now.
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Your resume and cover letter should include all relevant education and/or work experience as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should specifically address your experience in Sponsored Programs Administration; experience in management, supervision, and leadership experience in research administration; and your experience with maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best qualified applicants.
A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
Contact Information:
Kelly Marks, kelly.marks@wisc.edu
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