Research Program Associate Director

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Program Associate Director leading oversight for extensive research operations at the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics. Managing supervisory responsibilities and providing strategic planning for research administration.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex research portfolios, overseeing financial reporting, and leading research administration initiatives. Proven ability to develop educational opportunities and coordinate grant proposals in an academic or healthcare environment.

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Research Administration OversightProposal DevelopmentBudget PlanningSupervisory ExperienceFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProposal Statistics CompilationAward Information ManagementAutomated Financial SystemsGrant Proposal Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTraining Development

Industry Keywords

Multi-Disciplinary ResearchAcademic SettingHealth Care SettingResearch OperationsCapital Equipment Allocations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for extensive research operations
Direct supervision of 2.0 FTE and indirect supervision of 7.0 FTE
Compile, analyze, and present data on proposal statistics, award information, trends, and national rankings
Ensure timely and accurate financial reports are provided and discussed with principal investigators
Lead and coordinate DOP Research & Development grant proposals/awards and Capital Equipment allocations
Develop/lead research administration education opportunities and trainings for faculty, staff, and trainees

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of progressive responsibility in managing complex, multi-disciplinary research portfolios in an academic and/or health care setting
Experience with pre- and post-award research administration oversight, proposal development, budget planning and preparation, and automated financial systems
At least two years of supervisory experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
competitive insurances and savings accounts
retirement benefits