University of Wisconsin-Madison

Manager

• Manage IceCube computing facilities and services, primarily at UW-Madison
• Provide timely access to data and computing services for the IceCube Collaboration
• Lead a team of eight to ten IT professionals
• Ensure the integrity and availability of IceCube data
• Manage operations, upgrade plans, and improvements for computing infrastructure at UW-Madison and the South Pole, including hardware and middleware services
• Coordinate distributed computing infrastructure with collaboration partners to maximize usage and efficiency
• Work with user group leads to track computing requirements and develop operational plans
• Pursue research and development in large-scale scientific computing
• Identify opportunities to reduce annual operating costs while maintaining reliability and performance
• Report performance and usage of IceCube computing services to the collaboration and NSF
• Work with the IceCube Software and Computing Advisory Panel
• Provide computing, storage, networking, and security support for WIPAC researchers and associated experiments
• Advise leadership on cyberinfrastructure topics and participate in institution-wide IT and research computing initiatives
• Direct technical aspects of cyberinfrastructure projects and contribute to research computing, data science, and CI proposals
• Plan, design, develop, modify, debug, deploy, and evaluate complex research computing systems and workflows
• Contribute to research and CI policy development
• Prepare project status and technical research reports for professional organizations, sponsors, review boards, and design reviews
• Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE employees
• Coordinate technically with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage research and technical staff providing CI resources and support
• Direct the design, implementation, and recommendation of new hardware and software technologies

Computing Manager

Data Scientist

• Develop reproducible workflows, analyses, dashboards, and reports for research and operational decision-making
• Document analytical methods and maintain reproducible research workflows and standards
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, AI, and data mining techniques
• Design and implement automated data preparation, analysis, and reporting processes
• Prepare, clean, validate, transform, and integrate datasets
• Document approaches to address research questions
• Compose reproducible workflows and reports to articulate patterns to researchers and administrators
• Organize and automate project steps for data preparation and analysis
• Assist the principal investigator with hiring, training, and supervision of students and staff
• Participate in national and international meetings to disseminate research
• Assist faculty with education and mentoring of research students

Student Success Coach

• Provide individualized coaching to undergraduate students to help them overcome challenges, develop academic skills, connect with campus and community resources, manage time, set goals, and explore wellness and mental health support systems
• Manage an assigned caseload through a high-touch support and advocacy model
• Build trusting relationships, maintain consistent follow-up, monitor student progress and engagement, identify emerging concerns, and connect students with appropriate resources
• Develop and facilitate workshops, drop-in services, and other student support initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues and campus partners to coordinate timely, personalized, and holistic assistance
• Create, implement, coordinate, and monitor treatment plans to assist students/clients in meeting wellness goals
• Document cases and accurately maintain case records
• Serve as a primary resource and referral source during crises and/or mental health issues
• Prepare reports based on documented data
• Assess student/client needs and provide or recommend interdisciplinary care

Communications

• Report to the Vice Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs as a key member of the Faculty & Staff Affairs team
• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy for FSA programs, services, policies, and initiatives
• Plan, write, and edit content for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and deliver communication materials through various media to designated audiences
• Translate detailed institutional information into accessible, audience-centered messaging
• Support two-way communications with faculty and academic staff throughout the career lifecycle
• Manage day-to-day operational unit plans aligned with strategic initiatives and established objectives
• Identify, propose, and implement new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
• Plan and direct unit programs and projects to meet deadlines and budgets
• Help FSA communicate the impact of its work and maintain a consistent, high-quality communications presence

Communications Manager

Accountant

• Perform complex accounting duties for extramural research grants and contracts
• Prepare and submit financial reports and invoices
• Monitor accounts receivable and process payments
• Deliver training to others
• Collaborate with campus representatives to monitor, interpret, analyze, and reconcile sponsored-program financial data
• Interact with project sponsors and subrecipients regarding financial reporting, invoicing, payments, and audits
• Analyze, interpret, and process complex extramural award actions in accordance with federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations
• Use the ERP system to establish awards, review expenditures, issue invoices, manage accounts receivable, and process post-award modifications
• Identify discrepancies in financial reports, invoices, data, and records; investigate and recommend solutions
• Advise campus stakeholders on correct award-management processes and procedures
• Audit and approve subaward invoices, PI transfers, refunds, payments, cost transfers, and fiscal closeout of awards and projects

Computing Manager

Data Scientist

Student Success Coach

Communications Manager

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