Program Director Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics (DOP) is seeking a Research Program Associate Director to provide leadership and oversight for its extensive research operations. Since 2015, the DOP has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding. In FY25, the department received nearly $42 million in research funding, ~$27 million of which was from NIH.

• Direct supervision of 2.0 FTE and indirect supervision of 7.0 FTE
• Provision of oversight, leadership and strategic planning for pre- and post-award research administrative support
• Compile, analyze, and present data to DOP, SMPH, and UW Health leadership on proposal statistics, award information, trends, and national rankings
• Use departmental data to strategize, refine, and implement policies and procedures to support the research and academic success of DOP faculty, researchers, staff, and trainees
• With the DOP Post-Award Manager, ensure that timely and accurate financial reports are provided and discussed with principal investigators to ensure financial stability within the research group/lab and plan staffing levels
• Lead and coordinate the DOP Research & Development grant proposals/awards and Capital Equipment allocations; prepare return on investment (ROI) analysis for DOP leadership
• Maintain and develop research-related content for the DOP website and intranet, serving as a robust and up-to-date resource for faculty, staff and trainees
• Develop/lead research administration education opportunities and trainings for faculty, staff, and trainees
• Lead research-related faculty onboarding efforts, including start-up funding requests, new faculty orientations, and regular faculty check‑ins within the first 18 months of employment
• This position may require some work in person, onsite at a designated campus location; some work may be performed remotely at a non‑campus location
• Manages large research projects for a center or program
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE employees
• Assists with planning, implementation, and management of strategic initiatives for a center or program
• Determines unit personnel needs and the unit personnel resource allocation plan
• Serves as a unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups to foster cross‑unit partnership efforts regarding research programs and activities
• Serves as a consultant to project directors and provides technical expertise to research and operational personnel
• Collaborates with project directors and the full range of clients whose knowledge and expertise varies

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Administration – Research Administration. The department has more than 230 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions and ranks among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding.

The starting salary for the position is $120,000 annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees can expect benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

• SMPH Faculty / Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 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

• Experience with clinical trials and/or a large, complex medical center

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