Community Health Research Program Manager

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program - 5%
• Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives - 30%
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives - 10%
• Exercises 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 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee - 20%
• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information - 10%
• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims - 10%
• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures - 15%

Department:

Compensation:

• The starting salary for the position is $82,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and S MPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in community engaged research and/or outreach within public/community health
• Experience in supervising program staff in health projects
• Experience collaborating with team members, collaborators, and community stakeholders
• Experience with complex funding portfolios and budget management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, research, government, healthcare, or other complex shared governance environments
• Experience in supervising staff in health projects
• Experience in overseeing multiple portfolios including sponsored projects from federal and foundational partners
• Experience in working with diverse communities to improve community health
• Experience in working with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes through community partnerships

Education:

How to Apply:

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• University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
• The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

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Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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