Project Manager

Job Summary:

This position will manage projects that advance agroecology and organic research and outreach at UW-Madison, Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences including: a) managing the development of an Agroecology Ph.D. program; b) in conjunction with the Organic Trade Association, manage the Organic Ag Outlook Forum and National Organic short course initiative; and c) manage UW Organic Collaborative Efforts including outreach efforts under the direction of Professor Erin Silva. The position will also coordinate national outreach efforts of the UW sweet corn breeding program, under the direction of Professor Bill Tracy.

Responsibilities:

Manages multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish or one large project impacting the institution at-large under general supervision.

• 30% Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues
• 15% Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
• 20% Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
• 10% Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• 5% Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
• 20% Supervises undergraduate students and project assistants

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.

Education:

Preferred
Master's Degree in organizational function, structure, and development

Qualifications:

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 $87,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for this position is $87,000. Actual starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Additional Information:

Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required

Applicants must become an approved driver through UW-Madison's driver authorization process. This requires meeting established driver authorization criteria listed at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact:

Madeilene Hoffman
madeilene.hoffman@wisc.edu
608-265-2951
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Project Manager II(AD016)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/PLANT & AGROECOSYSTEM SCI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313617-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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