Multi-functional Research Administrative Manager – Anesthesiology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Perform grant lifecycle management in the Department of Anesthesiology .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $106,390 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant lifecycle management, including pre- and post-award administration, compliance, and budget management. Proven ability to lead teams, provide training, and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in a research environment.

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Grant Lifecycle ManagementBudget DevelopmentProposal SubmissionFinancial ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Grant AdministrationBudget ManagementProposal SubmissionContract NegotiationCompliance ManagementAudit ReportingERA Commons ExperienceResearch AdministrationSponsored Project ManagementFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayUW-Madison Grant Management ProceduresSchool of Medicine & Public Health Procedures

Industry Keywords

Extramurally Funded Federal AwardsResearch FacultySponsored ProjectsCompliance Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform grant lifecycle management in the Department of Anesthesiology
Directly manage the pre- and post-award administration team
Work with the finance team, research program manager, and principal investigators
Oversee grant submissions, progress reports, grant closeout, compliance, and budgetary changes throughout award lifecycles
Provide training to faculty, staff, and/or administrators on sponsored project administration policies and procedures
Execute research administration policies and procedures covering financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance matters
Execute financial compliance, audit, and reporting activities
Execute proposal submission, contract negotiation, and award setup activities
May supervise day-to-day activities of research administration staff
Serve as a resource to leadership and staff and as liaison to partners and stakeholders
May submit proposals, agreements, or invoices to sponsors on behalf of principal investigators or project directors
Review and approve programmatic transactions across sponsored project lifecycles for policy compliance
Report to the Research Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in lifecycle management of extramurally funded federal awards
Demonstrated experience developing and balancing large budgets
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Familiarity with Workday, UW-Madison, and the School of Medicine & Public Health grant submission and management procedures is highly desirable
Prior management experience
Experience with eRA Commons
Experience working with research faculty
Cover letter required
Resume required
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be requested from final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits