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Job Category: University Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Medical Program Assistant
Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Program Assistant to provide direct support to divisional faculty and staff. This position will be responsible for the coordination of complex daily clinical, academic, and administrative activities, as well as the coordination and organization of the faculty's communications, meeting planning, and both domestic and international travel.

• 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.
• The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and carry out work without direct supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for program improvements and makes recommendations to the appropriate entities

• Performs administrative tasks including telephone customer service, word processing, transcribing, filing, and calendaring

• Coordinates with senior management to define program goals and fiscal objectives

• Schedules logistics and secures or distributes resources for program meetings, department events, conferences, and travel

• Serves as the primary contact and subject matter expert for specified program policies and procedures

• Assists in coordinating the complex daily activities of providers or program(s) by entering information into databases, maintaining files and materials, and preparing reports

• Acts as the primary liaison for providers or programs and refers stakeholders to providers, agencies, patients, and staff

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Support Staff
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 230 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty and research staff enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - since 2015 the department has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. To provide remarkable health care for everyone in our community, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in all aspects of our work. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/.
Compensation:

• The starting hourly wage for the position is $24.00 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
• SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative support in an office setting. Coursework or training in project and/or organizational management may be considered in lieu of direct work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with calendar management
• Work experience providing office or administrative support in academic medicine/hospital setting
• Training in and knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Microsoft Office experience

Education:
High School diploma required
How to Apply:
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• Cover letter
• Resume

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility.If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Alex Scaffidi, aascaffidi@wisc.edu, 608-262-7480
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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