Project Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology's University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee and manage leadership initiative projects for the Department. This position will work closely with the Department Chair, Vice Chairs and other internal stakeholders to define the scope, set objectives, create a process, manage expectation, and develop a detailed project plan. The position will also create and manage an accurate timeline of project completion, adjust priorities, and communicate obstacles to Departmental Leadership. The Project Coordinator is expected to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the project plan and use tracked data to identify shortcomings and/or ways to improvement future projects.

The Department of Radiology's mission is to improve human health through innovation in clinical care, imaging research and education. Our faculty and staff are committed to the mission, vision and values shared by both UW Health and SMPH. Through teaching, mentorship, and community work we hope to promote an environment of equity to our students, trainees, and patients.

Responsibilities:

Plans, analyzes, manages, coordinates, and tracks projects and quality improvement efforts for processes, procedures, and systems. Provides management consulting to improve organizational results.

• 60% Develops, schedules, coordinates, and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations
• 5% Develops, enhances, and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams
• 5% Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• 5% Establishes, monitors, coordinates, and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting
• 25% Serves as the initial point of contact for the project(s), serves on committees, and attends meetings representing the interests of the project(s)

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Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree, strongly preferred

Qualifications:

Required

• Project management experience or equivalent.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred

• At least 2 years of project management experience or equivalent.

• Experience with project management software and tools.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall).

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to create detailed project plans and schedules.

• Proficient at managing time and resources.

• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communications skills.

• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

The starting salary for the position is $65,000 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. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

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.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Amanda Joncas

ajoncas@wisc.edu

608-262-2716

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Project Coordinator(AD035)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

300348-AS

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