STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH PROGRAMMING CORE DIRECTOR
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Posted: 10-May-22
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 254644-AS
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Research Operations, this position will provide oversight and management of the Department of Surgery's Biostatistical and Research Programming (STARP) Core.
This position will be the primary point of contact for faculty requests for biostatistical and research programming support and will assess project feasibility and implementation. This position is responsible for allocating work appropriately amongst Core staff to meet research deadlines and deliverables in accordance with project requirements, staff workloads, applicable regulations, and department practices. The position will also be involved in budgeting for Core resources on grants and managing effort within the Core on funded projects. The position is also responsible for creating partnerships and collaborations between the Core and School of Medicine and Public Health, campus, UW Health, and external resources.
The incumbent will be responsible for the planning and execution of statistical analyses and research programming for various biomedical, clinical and outcomes/health services research projects. The incumbent will also identify strategic opportunities and make recommendations for improvements and growth of the Core. The incumbent will collaborate with Department of Surgery faculty and scientists on research projects. Research projects that require biostatistical support include basic science/wet lab experiments, retrospective reviews of clinical data, prospective trials and clinical studies, as well as health services research projects involving large datasets. An incumbent with biostatistical and/or research programming experience may also actively engage in research projects.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Initiates, develops, and implements operational services that support a defined project, program, work unit, or function to advance program goals and objectives. May supervise staff and/or approve unit expenditures.
30% Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement
15% Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
20% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
15% Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications
10% Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies
5% May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures
5% Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree in public health, biological sciences, business, biostatistics, data programming or related field.
Qualifications:
Required: Minimum one year of experience in an academic medical institution or relevant industry.
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
The candidate selected for this position can choose to work onsite, remote, or hybrid. The details will be discussed with the supervisor at time of offer.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the position is $70,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Ashley Royston [email protected] 608-890-3746 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Administrative Manager(AD005)
Department(s):
A539700-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/SURGERY ADMIN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
254644-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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