Academic Program Specialist

Academic Program SpecialistThe Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented Academic Program Specialist to support multiple research laboratories and world-renowned investigators. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the operational backbone of our research enterprise – coordinating laboratory operations, purchasing, equipment management, regulatory compliance, student employee supervision, and administrative support that keeps innovative research moving forward. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships, working in a collaborative scientific environment, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to discoveries that improve cardiovascular health around the world.This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement. May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals. Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events. Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews.The University of Wisconsin Cellular and Molecular Arrhythmia Research Program (CMARP) is a multi-investigator research group that focuses on the role of cardiac ion channels in cardiac physiology, pharmacology and disease. Our work seeks to provide new understanding and therapies for inherited and acquired forms of arrhythmia and heart failure syndromes.The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $44,000 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.Previous wet lab experience. Experience in laboratory operations and management. Experience providing administrative support. Bachelor's Degree preferred.To apply for this position, select either "I am a current employee" or "I am not a current employee" under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.Renae Beier, MS, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.