Program Manager I

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of  Program Manager I - Cancer Center Shared Resources you will beworking in the Cancer Center.  

Purpose

Work independently, under the direction of the Geospatial Epidemiology and Outcomes Shared Resource (GEOSR) Directors, to manage the activities of GEOSR. Provide direction and guidance to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals, including cost accounting charges, establishment of iLab for scheduling and billing, coordinate shared resource meetings and activities working in consultation with the Associate Director of Shared Resources and the Cancer Center Director of Finance and Business Operations. 

Primary Functions

• Operates autonomously in the space of project management with authority over team resources to ensure project deliverables align with approved scope and schedule.
• Executes the planning, development, and implementation of the project working in partnership with GEOSR leaders and clients to meet the strategic vision of projects.  Effectively manages implementation schedule and priorities and delivers high quality solutions.  Provides direction to clients and project team.
• Manages relationships across several resource groups to support the functions of GEOSR, including representation at standing shared resource meetings at MCW Cancer Center and MCW.
• Responsible for scheduling, coordination of meetings, setting meeting agendas, and managing communication with clients.
• Manages and organizes data acquisition across multiple sources, including securing and updating data use agreements.
• Coordinates and organizes GEOSR finances, including budgeting, invoicing, and assisting in generation of client quotes in collaboration with GEOSR leaders.
• Oversees and guides regulatory compliance including institutional review board submissions, revisions, and maintaining project approvals.
• Establishes and evaluates Shared Resource policies, procedures and resource plans for potential changes, including measurement and reporting of key program metrics.
• Coordinates external facing resources, including marketing, website management, development, and updates.
• Supports GEOSR leaders in identifying areas for program growth, including assisting and organizing grant proposals, scientific writing, and client growth.

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Preferred Schedule:
M-F, 8-5pm

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years

Preferred Education:  Health Sciences, health care and research, bachelor’s or master’s in education or business/management  

Preferred Experience: Program Management, , iLab,

Population Sciences, Data Science Field: Program Coordination or Management

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
• 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. 

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion . 

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 a diverse 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.

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