Research Program Coordinator

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Position Title :

Research Program Coordinator

Job Category : Academic Staff

Employment Type :

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile :

Research Program Coordinator

Job Duties :

This research administrative position is based in the D epartment of S ocial W ork Helen Bader School of Social W elfare. The position directly reports to Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh Professor of S ocial W ork. Major activities include managing the research and grant portfolio and the newly developed Y oung C arer C enter administration including budgets travel community engagement and student supervision . Work is performed fully onsite at UWMs main campus.

Job Responsibilities

Program administration 50%

Manage budgeting including tracking and submitting expenses and preparingfinancialreports

Oversee day to day centeradministrativefunctions to ensure smooth operations

Support grant writing and proposal development efforts; including gathering materials drafting sections and coordinatizing submissionrequirements

Manage grant post-award activities including budget tracking compliance deliverables and sponsorship reporting

Prepare and submit IRB applications amendments renewals and required reporting

Coordinate travelarrangementsfor research projects

Prepare briefing materials background documents and data summaries ahead of meetings presentations and partner engagements

Maintain the centers master calendar ensuring alignment of events grant timelines reporting deadlines and director commitments

Center Reporting & Compliance - 20%

Serve as the primary administrator for workday processes (procurement reimbursement onboarding time approvals)

Lead the preparation and submission of the centers annual report

Coordinate materials for the centers six-yearcomprehensivereview

Maintain systems for tracking allpublications presentation scholarly outputs andengagements

Communications & External Relations 20%

Field and triage speaking engagementinquiriesfor the Center Director

Coordinate closely with the Center Directors affiliated foundation to ensure alignment of mission messaging and activities fostering a collaborative approach to shared initiatives and external engagement

Support & coordinate center-relatedcommunications marketing and public facing activities

Support the Director in preparing slides talking points and materials for public speaking engagements trainings or media opportunities.

Coordinate public-facing activitiessuch as webinars virtual events symposiums and informational sessionsto elevate the centers visibility share research and maintain ongoing relevance in the community and field

Attendlocal events relevant to the centers work

Travel approximately 15% of the time for conferences partner meetings and representation at events.

Student supervision - 10%

Provide supervision and task coordination for students

Key Job Responsibilities :

• Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups collaborates across disciplines and functional areas provides program information and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
• Assists in the development coordination and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
• Plans develops and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• Develops policies procedures and institutional agreements on behalf of the program

Department :

Accredited by theCSWE the Social Work Department is housed in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in the College of Community Engagement and Professions. The Department confersBSWandMSWdegrees and with the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology jointly offers a PhD degree in Social Welfare. The doctoral program prepares students for leadership roles such as university faculty program evaluators and policy analysts. TheMSWprogram which offers both online and in-person curricular options emphasizes generalist addition students can complete accredited programming in substance abuse counseling and school social work along with interdisciplinary certificates in trauma-informed care applied gerontology and nonprofit can also earn coordinated degrees with various programs such as criminal justice and criminology (CJC).

Compensation :

The target hiring range is $60000-$65000 on a 12-month basis. The final offer will be contingent upon the knowledge skills and abilitiesdemonstratedthroughout the selection process.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree

At least one year experience with budgeting tools / applications ( ie . Excel Workday etc.)

At least one year e xperience with grant management tools / applications ( ie . IRB manager etc.)

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with grant writing

Experience m anaging / supervising students

Experience in c ommunity engagement

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skill in m ultitasking across projects and meetings

How to Apply :

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide the following :

Note : Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from acover letter and resume / CV will not be considered.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional / supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of February 13 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

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Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60000 - 65000