- Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement
requirements and determine whether objectives are being met
- May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal
investigators
- Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers
regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to
overall sponsored project management
- Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical
materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for
review, and/or advising award setup
- Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
Department:
About Extension
Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting
the research and educational resources of UW–Madison with residents
and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues.
We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and
communities.
About the Institute
The Extension Natural Resources Institute (
https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/ )
addresses today's critical environmental issues, particularly the
sustainable management of food, water, and energy, by using
collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches grounded in an
understanding of human interactions with resources. We leverage our
team of researchers and outreach specialists to provide
science-based information and education, embodying the Wisconsin
Idea through extensive partnerships. Ultimately, our mission is to
empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions that
benefit our shared natural resources through a variety of
programs.
About the Program
The
Lake
Superior Reserve works in partnership to improve the
understanding of Lake Superior's coast and estuaries. The Reserve
integrates research, education, outreach, and stewardship to
address opportunities and issues affecting the watershed. Based on
the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, WI, the Lake Superior
Reserve is one of 30 reserves in the National Estuarine Research
Reserve System.
Compensation:
Posted Salary Range
Well-qualified candidates can anticipate earning a full time
equivalent salary between $65,000 - $70,000. Actual pay is
determined at hire and is based on experience and
qualifications.
Pro-rated Salary
This is a part-time position, which means actual salary earned will
be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 80% FTE, the person
hired can expect to receive 80% of the advertised salary. Please
note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by
appointment percentage.
Benefits
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. Benefits
information can be found at (
https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, including clear
written communications, and professional experience accurately
translating policies, procedures and financial information to
support programmatic decision making and actions.
- Demonstrated success working as part of a collaborative
team.
- Professional experience developing, tracking and managing
budgets, including proficiency with Excel.
- Experience working independently to interpret and follow
organizational policy and navigate financial procedures, such as
contracts and procurement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least two years of financial management experience,
including developing and managing budgets, especially in the
government or non-profit context.
- Experience across the grant lifecycle, including the
application process, managing sponsored award set up and subawards,
budgets, reporting and closure of awards.
- Interest or experience in sustainability, natural resources, or
environmental sciences.
Education:
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in a related field
Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field
How to Apply:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and interests
align with this position. To begin the application process,
click the "" button. You will be prompted to upload the
following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
- Contact information for 3 references
Please note when applying, there will be
only one attachment
field. You must upload
all your documents in the attachment
field. Please submit a cover letter describing your work
experience as aligned with the qualifications and a resume
detailing your educational and professional background as it
relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your
interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the
role. The application reviewers will be relying on written
application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary
interviews.
Failure to upload all required materials may result
in your application not being considered.
For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your
application materials to the job posting, please click
https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/ .
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring
their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of
appointment.
Application Deadline is August 25, 2026 at 11:59pm
(CDT).
Contact Information:
Deanna Erickson - Hiring Manager
deanna.erickson@wisc.edu
(715) 399 -4086
Michele Blakeman - Human Resources
michele.blakeman@wisc.edu
(608) 262-7110
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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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Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
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excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all
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pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the
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help the university respond most effectively to you.
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require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct,
including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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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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