OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (Position # 106609)

TITLE:  Contract Administrator

CATEGORY:  Exempt, full time, 12-month appointment

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to an Assistant Director, this position
assumes responsibility for a wide range of research administration
duties, which include providing proposal development assistance and
review, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university's policies and
procedures, negotiating contracts, accepting and managing awards,
subcontracting, and acting as liaison between sponsors and
faculty/departmental administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelors degree required and a minimum of three years
experience in research administration or similar work.  Knowledge of
federal sponsors' policies and regulations.  Knowledge of OMB Circulars
A-21, A-110 and A-133 and Federal Acquisition Regulations required.
Experience in negotiating research grant and contract clauses suitable
for a university preferred.   Electronic proposal submissions experience
via Grants.gov highly desirable.   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
and using database tools preferred.  Proficiency in the following areas:
verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills,
organization skills, and the ability to reconcile differing viewpoints.
A strong customer service orientation in a deadline driven environment
is essential.

SALARY:  Mid 50's and commensurate with education, experience and
qualifications.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  opened until filled

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  For best consideration, submit a letter of
application, resume and three references (including the names, addresses
and telephone numbers) to:

Search Committee Chairperson
Office of Research Administration and Advancement
University of Maryland at College Park
3128 Lee Building
College Park, MD 20742

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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