Program Manager I - Center for Advancing Population Science

Medical College of Wisconsin; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

On-campus Fitness Facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Program Manager to oversee division-wide activities. The role involves managing timelines, budgets, and program materials, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with 6 years of relevant experience. Strong project management skills, effective communication abilities, and a customer-focused approach are essential. This position offers outstanding healthcare benefits, a 403B retirement package, and tuition reimbursement, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in program management.
• Knowledge of technical, business, and consultation skills required.
• Ability to manage program budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline and track deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Coordinate the development of program materials.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Work independently, under the direction of the Program Director, Principal Investigator, or Department Chair to manage the activities of a division-wide or department-wide program. Provide direction and guidance to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Schedule people and material resources.
• Recruit and train program staff.
• Coordinate the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of program data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Oversee training for program participants.
• Coordinate and manage program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.
• Ensure program data and progress are reported to program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.
• Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.