UNH Job Opening Andy Shepard 18 Aug 2000 07:29 EST

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GRANT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR III

The University of New Hampshire invites applications for the position of
Grant and Contract Administrator III within the Office of Sponsored
Research.  The successful candidate will join an organization with an annual
award volume of $78 million from 800 proposals and 900 active accounts.  The
University of New Hampshire is a land grant, sea grant and space grant
university with the majority of our grant and contract funding from NOAA,
NASA and NSF.

Responsibilities:  The Grant and Contract Administrator III is responsible
for proposal review through award close-out for a wide variety of sponsors.
Specific duties include proposal and budget preparation and review;
negotiation of awards including administrative, financial and legal terms;
establishment and administration of subcontracts; post-award financial
administration including review and approval of award expenditures,
compliance with agency requirements, obtaining sponsor approvals, all tasks
necessary to close grant/contract accounts; participation in new systems
development; produce management reports; participate in site visits and
audits; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with
department grants managers.

Qualifications: Master's degree in field related to business or finance and
three years of experience in sponsored programs administration including
grant and contract negotiations in an academic environment or Bachelor's
degree in field related to finance or business and five years of similar
related experience.

Applicant must have knowledge of Federal government and private agency
regulations and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations as
they relate to major government contracts.   Excellent oral and written
communication, financial and negotiating skills are required.  Supervisory
ability.  Ability to work effectively at a high professional level.
Computer (Mac environment).  Experience with database, word-processing and
spreadsheet applications are required.  Applicant must be able to work in a
team environment.

Salary: $42,610 to $65,750:   starting salary normally not to exceed $48,400

Starting Date:  August 23, 2000

Applications:  Send letter of application, with resume and names of three
references to:

 Search Committee
 Office of Sponsored Research
 Room 111, Service Building
 University of New Hampshire
 Durham, New Hampshire  03824

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Office of Sponsored Research      Fax: (603) 862-3564
University of New Hampshire    Email: xxxxxx@unh.edu
Durham, NH 03824-3585     http://www.unh.edu/osr/index.html
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