Tracing Supervisor

This position will be responsible for overseeing/managing the Tracing, Coding and Transcription operations for the University of Wisconsin Survey Center (UWSC).

In this position, responsibilities include:

• Supervising one full time University staff, and dependent on project needs, a small staff of tracing, coding, and transcription TE and Student employees.

• Responsible for coordinating with Project Directors, Programmers, Field staff and the Field Director on appropriate tracing and coding protocols and to develop project goals to meet study deadlines.

• In addition to managing staff, this position also performs tracking and locating, transcription, and coding as needed.

• Train staff on tracing, transcription, and coding as needed.

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks in coordination with the UWSC Business Office.

• Use a variety of tools including fee-for-service sites like Lexis Nexis to receive and record updated address, telephone and other contact information, and enter this data into Tracing database.

• Research cutting-edge methods related to tracing and implement best practices. Serve as an expert resource and discrepancy coder for Occupation and Industry (O&I) coding and other types of coding for UWSC projects.

• Listen to qualitative interviews and focus groups and transcribe using specialized software.

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

Letters & Science/UW Survey Center

The typical starting salary for this position is $47,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position $44,543- $82,851. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

• One year of experience training and supervising survey research personnel in a social science setting desired
• Experience with data quality control, project progress monitoring and CASES software desired
• Tracking and locating, coding, and/or transcription experience preferred

Preferred Bachelor's Degree

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferable to this role. Include information about:

-Your experience conducting or managing survey research

-Your supervisory and staff management experience

-Your experience hiring and training staff

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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.

For questions on the position, contact: Magda Danielson, madnielson4@wisc.edu, 608-890-0111

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