Jane Brennan Nelson
Milwaukee,WI
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Basic Science Department Administrator-Physiology
Medical College of WI, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
07.1986 - Current
- Responsible for the smooth function and development of department administrative operations to
include information systems, contract development and negotiations, as well as, system design and development to support all department functions.
• Develop annual budget. Monitor expenditures in relation to established budget, develop budget controls and reports, and analyze data against benchmarks.
• Develop and monitor strategic long- and short-term program and space planning including building design. Set priorities and goals.
• Develop and monitor administrative infrastructure to support department operations to include staffing levels, compensation plan, organizational development, recruitment and retention, and team building.
• Integrate and coordinate department activities with MCW administration, internal and external entities. Negotiate contracts as required.
• Develop and monitor systems for auditing and tracking financial matters. Monitors department compliance of operational policies and procedures. Work with department faculty regarding grant
writing, adherence to budget guidelines, and opportunities for extramural funding.
• In conjunction with Department Chair, develop and assess internal and external partnership opportunities.
• Serve as advisor to chair on non-medical issues including strategic planning, faculty hiring and disciplinary practices, faculty salary and institutional and inter-institutional negotiations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Center Administrator - Cardiovascular Research Ctr
Medical College of WI, Inc.
Milwaukee
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Responsible for the daily operations and administration of the personnel and financial resources of the Center.
- Communicate policies and procedures to faculty and staff of the Center; Serves as liaison between Center and internal/external contacts.
- Prepare annual budget; manage all Center expenditures.
- Responsible for operational activities of the Center ensuring efficiency and compliance of Center and College policies and procedures.
- Serve as resource for administrative procedures and provide guidance to faculty on matters relating to personnel and budget issues.
- Served as Center Administrator again beginning November 2014 - June 2017.
Assessment Coordinator
Medical College of WI, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
1984 - 1986
- Manage and facilitate all aspects of Admissions Office.
- Develop policies and procedures as required by governing standards.
- Supervise support staff.
- Coordinate and supervise registration procedures.
- Act as liaison between students and faculty; maintain student records and official transcripts.
Administrative (Financial) Assistant-Psychiatry
Medical College of WI Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
1980 - 1984
- Responsible for accounting functions of department. Reconcile monthly statements for all department accounts.
- Prepare reports on department budget and expenditures.
- Research Assistant to the Dept. Chair.
- Coordinate weekly lecture series (Grant Rounds).
Sales Clerk
Baskin-Robbins
Madison, WI
1976 - 1979
- While attending college, responsible for daily operation of campus store; scheduling employee hours, sales, inventory, etc.
Nurses Aide
Notre Dame Health Care Center
Elm Grove, WI
1972 - 1975
- Provide primary and secondary care for post-operative patients.
- Educate and counsel patients regarding medication and therapy regimen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WITimeline
Center Administrator - Cardiovascular Research Ctr
Medical College of WI, Inc.
07.2009 - 06.2014
Basic Science Department Administrator-Physiology
Medical College of WI, Inc.
07.1986 - Current
Assessment Coordinator
Medical College of WI, Inc.
1984 - 1986
Administrative (Financial) Assistant-Psychiatry
Medical College of WI Inc.
1980 - 1984
Sales Clerk
Baskin-Robbins
1976 - 1979
Nurses Aide
Notre Dame Health Care Center
1972 - 1975
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Wisconsin