INTERNAL CONSULTANT
SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC (R07BN)
DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
Qualified applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
A minimum of six years of experience in organizational development, specifically with strategic planning and/or process improvement. Applicants must have strong communication skills and practical knowledge of methods and metrics to help groups address complex organizational challenges. Must have demonstrated experience working with leaders to implement both small and large scale projects.
Principal duties:
This position will report to the Director of the Office of Quality Improvement. This position will serve as an internal consultant in the Office of Quality Improvement, a function of the Provost’s office. This person will be responsible for working with leaders, faculty, and staff in academic and administrative units throughout the university to help them address their priorities and complex problems, while also advancing the campus priorities. This person will develop new approaches, methods or techniques to resolve problems with little or no expert guidance, and is expected to work independently to address new, unexpected, or complex situations.
Duties include:
designing and facilitating strategic planning efforts, developing approaches to implement plans/priorities, collecting and analyzing data/information to inform decision making, developing measurement systems, working with groups to address complex problems and manage change efforts, streamlining processes, coaching/advising leaders, teaching tools and approaches, and/or coordinating/managing projects.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Office of Quality Improvement – www.quality.wisc.edu
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
Employee class: Academic Staff
Department(s): Office of Quality Improvement
Full time salary rate: Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months); Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 50-100%
Anticipated begin date: October 1, 2016
Number of positions: 2
To ensure consideration, application must be received by: August 14, 2016
HOW TO APPLY:
In order to apply, applications must be submitted online at: https://uwjobapply.wisc.edu/Apply.aspx?pvl=87366
Please click on the “Apply Online” button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience. PDF preferred, but not required. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications.
NOTE: Please indicate in writing if you request that your identity be kept confidential. If you do not indicate your preference to remain confidential, the University may be required to disclose your identify and/or application materials. The identity of finalists and successful candidates will be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
