Research Program Coordinator – Cancer Research Ops

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a highly organized Research Program Coordinator to support cancer research, education, and patient care within the Radiation Medicine Physics program. This role coordinates research activities, manages program operations, and supports grant-funded initiatives.

Ideal candidates will build collaborations across leadership and external partners, coordinate scheduling, and assist in developing research protocols while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or administrative operations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a unit liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups and promote program achievements.
• Coordinate daily activities and contracts for one or more research programs.
• Develop policies, procedures, and institutional agreements for the program.
• Monitor program budgets and approve expenditures.
• Plan and implement processes and protocols to support research aims.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data management tools

Survey tools

Reporting tools

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a highly organized Research Program Coordinator to support cancer research, education, and patient care within the Radiation Medicine Physics program. This role coordinates research activities, manages program operations, and supports grant-funded initiatives.

Ideal candidates will build collaborations across leadership and external partners, coordinate scheduling, and assist in developing research protocols while ensuring compliance with