JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Madison\'s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administering the extramural research grants and contracts to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-System. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over \$4 billion, with annual awards over \$1.5 billion. The Administrative Manager will provide executive-level support to the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs. This position is responsible for leading and managing an administrative team that coordinates complex administrative activities among RSP staff members and University research administrators at various levels. The Administrative Manager must also have knowledge related to federal, state, and local government agency sponsors, foundations, non-profit organizations and associations. Considerable independent initiative and judgment, along with a high level of administrative problem-solving and analytic ability are necessary. In addition, this position requires excellent management and administrative skills, exemplary oral and written communication skills, and human relations skills. Excellent organizational skills are crucial for success in this position. Responsibilities: Manages a program and/or programmatic activities. Initiates, develops, and implements operational services that support a defined project, program, work unit, or function to advance program goals and objectives. May supervise staff and/or approve unit expenditures. 25% Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures 15% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees 25% Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications 5% Leads the development and... For full info follow application link. 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. 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/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9586955B08974E85