Position Description :
Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).
In the role of Program Manager II you will work independently under the direction of the faculty member serving as the Program Director or designee to oversee the coordination, training and technical assistance , research, analysis, and program evaluation needs for multiple public health initiatives. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals. The position also places a strong emphasis on working with partners and other stakeholders within MCW, the local community, and across Wisconsin . This position will help to lead multi-disciplinary project team s with diverse community, agency, and academic partners.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain project timelines including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
- Assist in developing and monitoring program budget and resources including grant writing and management .
- Provide direct leadership to assigned team members and contribute to overall team leadership .
- Oversee training and on-boarding for team members.
- Oversee the organization of internal and external meetings, trainings, and other events and conduct meeting follow-up as needed.
- Serve as a primary coordination point for program and project outreach and engagement activities including acting as a liaison and convener with internal MCW partners and external agencies including other academic institutions, government organizations (local, state, federal), and community-based organizations.
- Lead training and technical assistance to partners, stakeholders, or grantees related to specific projects or initiatives.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, visualization, and dissemination of program data.
- Coordinate the development of program documents including educational , training, and marketing materials, websites, forms, data collection instruments , and reports.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive databases , shared file locations, a nd files related to the program , while maintaining data quality, security and confidentiality .
- Participate in data collection efforts and utilize a variety of data sources (e.g., program data, data from external organizations, surveys) based on the project design .
- Collaborate on research, analytical and evaluation reports and visualizations.
- Ensure that all data, reports, presentations and other materials are produced with the highest standards for clarity, accuracy, and methodology .
- Effectively communicate data, findings, results, and recommendations to a variety of audiences such as stakeholders, executive managers, policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and community members.
- Ensure program data and progress are reported to stakeholders and fund ing agencies .
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
- Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research and evaluation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities
Knowledge of project management , change management, and other performance tracking or improvement methods and toolsKnowledge of budgeting , grant writing, and resource managementBasic working knowledge of e valuation , analysis, and research methodologies and the application in public health and safety settingsDesired Knowledge : Fundamentals of p ublic health, criminal justice, prevention approaches to key public health topics (violence, overdose, injury, etc.) and current or emerging issues in these areasAbility to lead a team and build and maintain trust with team membersAbility to develop positive and effective working relationships and establish trust with colleagues, as well as internal and external partnersAbility to synthesize data and information and present findings and recommendations to support policy and recommendation development, or data-driven decision makingAbility to effectively present or communicate information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, such as agency leadership, policy makers, researchers, practitioners, and community groupsAbility to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and to demonstrate cultural awarenessAbility to work independently, make complex decisions, and request direction and assistance as neededAbility to prioritize competing requests and demands for time and resources, manage multiple tasks and meet established goals and deadlinesSkills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshootingSkills in developing deliverables for executives, stakeholders, and policy makers including written reports, presentations, and visualsSkills in grant writing (local, state, federal, foundation , etc.) and grant managementSkills in utilizing a variety of standard software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint , VisioSkills in or ability to learn specialized software for data access, management, visualization, and analysis such as SAS, SPSS, R, ESRI ArcGIS / ArcMap, Tableau, Power BI , etc.Preferred Schedule :
Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.
Position Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.
Bachelor's degree8 years of experiencePreferred Qualifications :
Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams.Knowledge around f undamentals of p ublic health, criminal justice, prevention approaches to key public health topics (violence, overdose, injury, etc.) and current or emerging issues in these areas.#LI-AC1
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeavePet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.Additional discounted rates on items such as : Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.For a full list of positions see : www.mcw.edu / careers
For a brief overview of our benefits see : https : / / www.mcw.edu / departments / human-resources / benefits
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values : Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.