The Graduate Program Manager will serve as the main department contact for all graduate and undergraduate educational endeavors. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Administrative Officer. The primary responsibilities for this position are developing, implementing and managing student and academic services for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine including the Cellular and Molecular Pathology (CMP) Graduate Program (on average enrolls 8-12 new graduate students per year) with overall enrollment of approximately 55 students. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the graduate program including recruitment, training and matriculation of students and course support. Other responsibilities include academic oversight and coordination of graduate and undergraduate courses, program related grant renewals (ie T32), assistance with medical student clerkships and other rotators, as needed, and participation on educational committees.

• 20% Serves as the expert resource for applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program
• 15% Manages the response, support, and advocacy for graduate students while continuously improving the student experience and overall graduate program
• 20% Oversees programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
• 20% Provides comprehensive advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion
• 5% Manages graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors. May prepare and/or submit funding proposals
• 10% Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review. Makes policy and procedure recommendations and/or changes
• 5% Oversees staff and/or graduate program functions
• 5% Manages the program T32 participating in the annual progress report process as well as grant renewal submissions

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Preferred
Master's Degree

Knowledge/Skills Required:
-Excellent organizational skills and ability to exercise initiative when necessary
-Strong computer skills particularly with databases, e-learning, word-processing, PowerPoint and computerized student records
-Personal or professional experiences relevant to effectively and inclusively engaging and building relationships with learners, faculty, and staff
-Maintains confidentiality
-Ability to take initiative, coordinate with others, and seek solutions to problems

Knowledge/Skills Preferred:
-At least one year of experience working with college and/or graduate students providing academic advising, academic support and timetable services
-Experience with the Graduate School and other sources of campus support
-Knowledge of University policies and procedures desirable

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some 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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $53,700 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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. Benefits information can be found at (). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: ().

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Tia Seguin

608-263-3731
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Graduate Program Manager(AE093)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH

Academic Staff-Renewable

294884-AS