What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at UW-Madison College of Engineering?
Job Summary:
This position provides administrative support to two research programs within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Both programs, the Wisconsin Highway Research Program (WHRP) and the Mid-America Freight Coalition (MAFC) facilitate the identification, execution, and implementation of applied research to address the current and future needs of Wisconsin's transportation system and the country's freight needs. This position will assist Professors Dante Fratta (WHRP) and Sue Ahn (MAFC) to advance both programs' research and education goals. This is a multi-faceted position with a high level of independence and professionalism expected of the successful candidate.
The incumbent will coordinate a wide range of daily activities for the programs, both program-related and administrative-related. Specifically, the position will require establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups at all levels of the organization to advance the mission of both programs. The incumbent will coordinate the development and submission of grant-related reports, maintain a database of program activities and milestones, plan and coordinate programs and events, and provide general administrative support for the operations of the programs as needed.
Responsibilities: Plans, analyzes, manages, coordinates, and tracks projects and quality improvement efforts for processes, procedures, and systems. Provides management consulting to improve organizational results.
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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $51,955 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications
Additional Information:
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
How to Apply:
To apply, please select "Apply Now" and upload your resume and cover letter.
Contact:
Barry Crook
barry.crook@wisc.edu
608-262-7812
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Project Coordinator(AD035)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/CIVIL & ENVIRON ENGR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
294028-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. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
This position provides administrative support to two research programs within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Both programs, the Wisconsin Highway Research Program (WHRP) and the Mid-America Freight Coalition (MAFC) facilitate the identification, execution, and implementation of applied research to address the current and future needs of Wisconsin's transportation system and the country's freight needs. This position will assist Professors Dante Fratta (WHRP) and Sue Ahn (MAFC) to advance both programs' research and education goals. This is a multi-faceted position with a high level of independence and professionalism expected of the successful candidate.
The incumbent will coordinate a wide range of daily activities for the programs, both program-related and administrative-related. Specifically, the position will require establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups at all levels of the organization to advance the mission of both programs. The incumbent will coordinate the development and submission of grant-related reports, maintain a database of program activities and milestones, plan and coordinate programs and events, and provide general administrative support for the operations of the programs as needed.
Responsibilities: Plans, analyzes, manages, coordinates, and tracks projects and quality improvement efforts for processes, procedures, and systems. Provides management consulting to improve organizational results.
- 20% Develops, schedules, coordinates, and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations
- 20% Develops, enhances, and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams
- 20% Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions
- 20% Establishes, monitors, coordinates, and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting
- 20% Serves as the initial point of contact for the project(s), serves on committees, and attends meetings representing the interests of the project(s)
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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year of experience in administration or project coordination, preferably in an academic or research setting.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and/or Google Suite applications.
- Ability to research and synthesize information in both written and oral form.
- A strong customer service orientation and demonstrated success in building professional relationships and working effectively with multiple constituents (such as faculty, staff, students, and state agencies).
- Comfortable presenting in front of a group.
- Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Initiative, creativity on the job, and problem solving abilities.
- Experience planning, coordinating and facilitating meetings.
- Strong writing and oral communications skills and excellent task management skills are essential.
- Demonstrated leadership, self-confidence, creativity, initiative, attention to detail and the ability to work independently to manage and coordinate projects within a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with engineering and/or the Department of Transportation is a plus.
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $51,955 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications
Additional Information:
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
How to Apply:
To apply, please select "Apply Now" and upload your resume and cover letter.
Contact:
Barry Crook
barry.crook@wisc.edu
608-262-7812
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Project Coordinator(AD035)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/CIVIL & ENVIRON ENGR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
294028-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. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Salary : $51,955
