- Coordinate implementation across the three project thrusts and
associated skill-building programs.
- Establish priorities and coordinate resources across component
projects to maintain alignment with overall program
objectives.
- Identify implementation risks, resolve operational issues, and
escalate strategic issues to project leadership when
appropriate.
- Coordinate annual convenings, Executive Team meetings, partner
meetings, and other project-wide activities.
- Creates a program plan and structure, monitors progress and
performance against the program plan, and identifies, resolves, or
escalates program risks and issues
- Leads and manages efforts to determine and coordinate the
sharing of resources among component projects to the overall
benefit of the program
- Manages the activities of outside contractors and vendors to
ensure they are integrated into the program and that the
organization receives satisfactory standards of service
- Facilitates the estimation of program costs, resources, and
time required to complete the overall program, monitors activities
and budgets, directs and leads component project manager activities
for consistency and alignment, and works with program leadership to
ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control
processes if targets can no longer be met
- Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the
program within and beyond the program team, communicates program
goals, risks, and status with program executive level, program
sponsors, and stakeholders, and develops and uses appropriate
dashboards, measures, and reporting tools
- Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project
staff to meet program targets and milestones. Manages the change
control process and acts as the mid-level decision making
authority
Performance, Budget, and Resource Management
- Monitor progress against project milestones, schedules,
budgets, and NSF commitments.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools for tracking key
performance indicators, participation, STRP progression, and
institutional outcomes.
- Coordinate resource allocation across activities and work with
project leadership to address schedule, scope, or resource
changes.
- Coordinate the activities of consultants and external partners
and ensure their work is integrated with overall program
objectives.
- Support preparation of NSF annual reports and other sponsor and
institutional reporting.
Cross-Unit and Partner Coordination
- Serve as the primary operational liaison among the Office of
Strategic Partnerships, Office of Research, UWM Research
Foundation, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, University of Michigan,
participating colleges and departments, and external partners.
- Coordinate responsibilities and information flow among faculty
leads, program staff, consultants, ART Ambassadors, STRP teams,
mentors, and industry participants.
- Facilitate collaboration across organizational boundaries and
identify opportunities to integrate existing UWM resources with UWM
TRANSLATE activities.
Seed Translation Research Projects (STR) and Research
Translation Program Management
- Coordinate technology scouting, STRP recruitment, selection,
onboarding, stage-gate reviews, and milestone tracking.
- Connect project teams with appropriate commercialization,
industry, mentoring, I-Corps, intellectual property, and
translational resources.
- Coordinate implementation of research-translation training and
professional development activities.
- Document effective practices, implementation lessons, and
program improvements to support institutionalization and
sustainability beyond NSF funding.
Unit: Office of Strategic Partnerships/Lubar
Entrepreneurship Center
Position Type: Fixed Term-Terminal, renewal up to 4 years,
based on NSF Grant Funding
Supervisor: Ilya Avdeev
FTE: 1.0
Salary Grade: 27
Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Evidence of demonstrated experience managing complex,
multi-component programs or projects.
- Evidence of strong project management
- Evidence of ability to work with a variety of institutional
stakeholders
- Evidence of demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple
workstreams, deadlines, resources, and partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's or doctoral degree; in any field
- Evidence of experience in higher education
- Evidence of experience in research administration
- Evidence of experience in entrepreneurship, economic
development, or technology commercialization.
- Evidence of experience with National Science Foundation (NSF)
or other federally funded initiatives.
- Evidence of familiarity with research translation, industry
engagement, NSF I-Corps, technology transfer, or startup
development.
- Evidence of experience with program budgets, performance
metrics, and sponsor reporting.
Competencies:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder's expectations
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit the
following:
PLEASE NOTE: Cover letters and resumes will need to be uploaded
to the same area in the application.
In instances where the Search and Screen 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.
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.
The last day to submit your application is
Sunday, September
27.
Contact Information:
Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator
garci289@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
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disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
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.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/NSF-ART-Program-Manager_JR10015006-1.
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