ICTR KL2/TL1 Program Manager

The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR, https://ictr.wisc.edu/) 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.

Details about position responsibilities:
Project Management
-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.
Scholar and Trainee Relations
-Build and nurture ongoing relationships with trainees and scholars.
-Provide service and program guidance that is supportive of trainee career goals. This includes referrals to ICTR and campus resources, and career development opportunities, and referrals to TL1 and KL2 program directors for additional coaching and support.
Program Planning
-Contribute ideas about new initiatives in discussions with TL1 and KL2 program directors and assist with action plans to achieve goals.

• 25% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
• 15% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
• 15% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
• 15% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
• 5% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• 5% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
• 10% Assume primary responsibility to build and nurture relationships with program trainees and scholars
• 5% Assist in developing and implementing activities to achieve ICTR strategic planning objectives, continuous quality improvement, and diversity initiatives
• 5% Contribute to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors

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Required
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in research and(or) research administration.
-Minimum of 2 years of project management experience (coordinating, facilitating, tracking and communicating the activities of a project or program).

Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications:
-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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Strong skills and interest in leveraging cloud-based tools to enhance productivity, effectively manage projects, and support team communications.
-Demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a larger team, while meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
-Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and strong customer service orientation.
-Commitment to learning new information and developing new skills related to research program management.
-Ability and commitment to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location (minimum 3 days onsite). Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $75,000 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/).

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University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The ICTR KL2 and TL1 programs focus on building capacity in translational science by training the next generation of biomedical and behavioral scientists. Community engagement and the impact of our programs on health equity and health disparities are a pivotal lens for our work.

ICTR Mission: We discover, translate & disseminate interventions to improve health & health care.

ICTR Core Values: Inclusivity, Leadership, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Communication

Learn more about ICTR: https://ictr.wisc.edu/

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

Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Program Coordinator(RE123)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ICTR/ICTR-ADM

Academic Staff-Renewable

309930-AS