Program Manager I - Pediatric Psychiatry

Medical College of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

403B Retirement Plan

Competitive vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP

Pet insurance

On-campus fitness facility

Discounted rates on local services

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead division- and department-wide programs in a dynamic academic setting. This role provides direction to teams to achieve program goals and collaborates with leadership on strategic initiatives.

The position emphasizes maintaining timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications, while coordinating materials, outreach, and compliance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum required education: Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum required experience: 6 years.
• Experience managing division/department programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline and track deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Schedule resources and recruit/train program staff.
• Coordinate development of program materials and reports.
• Oversee data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Organize meetings and events.
• Support committees and outreach activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Work independently, under the direction of the Program Director, Principle 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.

Summary

Work independently, under the direction of the Program Director, Principle 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 liason 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.

Why MCW?

• 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.

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