SPONSORED PROGRAMS OFFICER
Sponsored Programs and Research

Full-time administrative staff position. Will provide information and
technical assistance to the BGSU community with regard to the development
and submission of proposals for externally funded grants and contracts;
compliance with Federal regulations regarding the conduct and
administration of research. In addition, assists the Director of  SPAR in
providing university-wide leadership in the management and delivery of
these services and in special project activities as requested by the
Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 -       Assist in the developement of proposals for external
funding and provide technical editing to proposals, as requested by
faculty.

 -       Review proposals that are submitted for external funding to
ensure that the University's obligations to the proposal are appropriate.

 -       Serve as the person responsible for developments in
electronic research administration, especially as it relates to federal
grant applications and awards.

 -       Develop and present workshops, seminars, and informational
materials regarding project development and proposal writing to the
University community.

 -       Prepare format for Research and Development Newsletter.

 -       Oversee the office's webpage and server used by the
University community and have responsibility for maintaining a current
portfolio of application forms available electronically and provide
demonstrations to the community on the use of these forms.

 -       Serve as a member of the University's Human Subjects Review
Board.

 -       Assist in the promotion of the university research efforts
through public relation activities, when appropriate.

 -       Assist the Director in program planning, office
administration, and special activities related to pre-proposal grant
development and post-award administration.

 -       Maintain and update, when necessary, SPAR manuals such as
the office handbook.

This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not totally
inclusive, individual will perform other essential duties as assigned

 Qualifications  |

Masters degree required; Strong writing and interpersonal communication
skills; two years experience in editing and writing; five years experience
in proposal development, grant writing; current knowledge of MAC computers
and software.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Submit letter of application, resume, and name/address/telephone numbers of
three professional references postmarked by August 23, 1996, to:

Human Resources (Search V-074)
100 College Park Office Building
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403

(Official transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required of
final candidates.)

*****************
Anthony M. Boccanfuso, Ph.D.
Director
Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
419-372-2481; 419-372-0304 (fax)
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/spar/HomePage.html