Program Manager, Rural Health Transformation Progam

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Program Planning & Implementation

• Manage systemwide implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program in alignment with funding requirements and strategic objectives

• Develop timelines, processes, and documentation to guide program execution in collaboration with Office of Academic Affairs staff

• Coordinate internal UW governance and reporting structures related to program activities

• Identify project needs, contributes to development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures

Funding Administration & Oversight

• Coordinate and administer competitive funding processes, including development of solicitation materials and management of proposal submissions

• Facilitate review and evaluation processes and support funding recommendation development

• Work with UW-Madison’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to coordinate allocation, distribution, and tracking of program funds

• Coordinate financial transactions and documentation among stakeholders including DHS and UWs

• Monitor project budgets, deliverables, timelines, and compliance with funding requirements

Interagency & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and partner organizations.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with university leaders, program administrators, and cross-functional partners

• Support alignment of grant-funded activities with established strategic goals and rural workforce development priorities

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track program outcomes and implementation progress

• Ensure documentation supports accountability and audit readiness

• Prepare and submit required financial, performance, and progress reports for leadership and external agencies

Communication & Collaboration

• Facilitate systemwide communication regarding program expectations and opportunities

• Support campuses in understanding funding guidelines and implementation requirements

• Promote best practices and cross-campus collaboration

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The office location is located at Van Hise Hall in Madison, WI. An in-office requirement is expected t hree days per week with the option to work the remaining t wo days off-site/remote. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time .

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Questions may be addressed to: Kristina Williston, HR Generalist at kristina.williston@wisconsin.edu .

Accommodation Request

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu .

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin, your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.

Employment Authorization

Please note that 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 the need of employer sponsorship) on, before, or after the effective date of appointment.

Confidentiality

The Universities of Wisconsin 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. §. 19.36(7) .

Benefits Information

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.