Research Administrator - Anesthesiology

About the Role

Title: Research Administrator - Anesthesiology

Requisition Number: JR10009351

Remote Type: Hybrid

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Category: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Research Administrative Spec

Job Summary:

The Department of Anesthesiology, UW - Madison School of Medicine & Public Health, is seeking a research administrator to join our department’s growing administrative team. This research administrator position will oversee post-award management and will work closely with our finance team, pre-award specialists, research manager and an eclectic group of principle investigators, to maintain grant compliance and budgetary changes throughout the lifecycle of an award. The research administrator position will report to the Research Program Manager. This role provides an ideal opportunity for a well-organized, financially inclined individual with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

• This is a terminal, a two year appointment with the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with research faculty

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management

• May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators

• Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup

• Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets

• Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements

• Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology, Research Administration.

Be part of a legacy—and a future—of innovation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Anesthesiology. Founded in 1927 as the first academic anesthesiology department in the U.S., we are leaders in clinical care, education, and research. Our team serves diverse communities across Dane County and the UW Health system, trains the next generation of anesthesiologists, and advances groundbreaking science from bench to bedside. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where every voice is valued. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking department, we invite you to join us.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $70,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in managing extramurally funded federal awards

• Demonstrated experience developing and balancing large budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UW-Madison and the School of Medicine & Public Health grant submission and management procedures is highly desirable

• Experience with eRA Commons

• Experience working with with research faculty

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred minimum