Academic Program Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison
$41,244 ANNUAL (12 months)
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Dec 27, 2024
Job Summary: The School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology, is searching for a dynamic, detail-oriented, highly organized individual to join their Education Team. This person will have the opportunity to work with Anesthesiology faculty, residents, and students as an education team member. Responsibilities include support of DOA education programs operations, including organizing events (retreats, graduation, special events), assisting with residency and fellowship tasks (residency and fellowship recruitment, residency didactics), OR shadowing, and ACLS/BLS course coordination. The incumbent will also coordinate the Student Anesthesiologist Assistant (SAA) and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) education programs and will serve as a backup to the medical student education coordinator. The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, both as an end in itself and as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. Responsibilities: Contributes to the development, implementation, administration, coordination, and evaluation for one or more academic programs to ensure effectiveness in meeting departmental and student development goals and initiatives. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. 15% Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events 25% Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews 15% Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement 25% May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals. 15% Coordinates education events such as graduation, retreats, orientation, and recruitment events. 5% Backup for medical student education. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: - Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer experience required - Preferred: Two years of administrative experience. Experience in Graduate Medical Education or Student Services desirable. - Desired Attributes: - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and techniques. - Ability to interact with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. - Ability to work independently and to problem-solve. - Ability to organize and prioritize work. - Ability to transition effectively between tasks to maximize efficient use of time - Ability to show discretion in handling confidential personnel information and situations - Ability to interpret and apply policy to situations that arise Work Type: 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. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $41,244 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on 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/). Additional Information: The selected 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. How to Apply: 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 and experience. 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. Contact: Heena Kansara hkansara@wisc.edu 608-262-9397 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Academic Program Specialist(AE010) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ANESTHESIOLOGY/ANESTHESIO Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 308816-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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