DEMENTIA CARE RESEARCH CORE PROGRAM MANAGER

Job no: 98096-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:SMPH/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Location: Madison
Categories: Grant, Research, Contract Management, Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Management/Supervisory, Research, Scientific

Position Summary:

The incumbent in this position will serve as the program manager for a new Dementia Care Research Core within the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). The goal of this Core, led by Amy Kind, MD, PhD, is to provide the infrastructure and resources necessary for the expansion of research seeking to improve outcomes for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The Dementia Care Research Program Manager will work closely with Dr. Kind, the Care Research Core Co-Leader and Co-Investigators, and other ADRC staff, as well as with faculty and staff of the Department of Medicine Health Services and Care Research (HSCR) Program directed by Dr. Kind. This position will be supervised by the HSCR Program Manager.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required; study in biological sciences, social sciences or health-related field preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

- Previous experience with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research strongly desired.
- Previous experience with new grant start-up activities and/or initiation of new research studies preferable.

Title prefix will be determined based on candidates relevant professional experience. A minimum of seven years of experience is required for appointment at the Senior level.

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to attention to detail and appropriate and timely documentation of all activities. Most critical is the ability to manage many detailed projects at one time, completing projects in a timely manner and meeting strict deadlines required by review committees and boards, as well as by investigators.

There will be opportunity for travel to conferences.

Prior work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, maturity, and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external collaborators. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.

The School of Medicine and Public Health and the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center have a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself, but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility to legally work in the United States without sponsorship on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Hire will be subject to criminal and Caregiver background check requirements.

Department(s):

A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $43,871 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to sign in or create a profile, and upload a resume and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

Contact:

Carol Hermann
chermann@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-2404
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07BN) or ADMIN PROGRAM SPEC(R07DN) or ASSOC ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

98096-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: May 28 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 17 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time