Position Announcement Eric M. Cottington 03 Mar 1997 08:28 EST

Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Office of Research
Administration in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Grants and Contracts
Administrator.  This position is responsible for all aspects of the
pre-award application process including 1) identifying funding
opportunities, 2) advising faculty on application development per
sponsor's guidelines, 3) reviewing applications for regulatory
compliance, 4) reviewing budgets for accuracy and adherence to
institutional and sponsor requirements, 5) coordinating grant/contract
transfers, 6) assisting with the negotiation of grants and contracts with
sponsors, and 7) developing and implementing procedures that
coordinate and streamline application submission, review and tracking.

Qualifications include 1) bachelor's degree (accounting or business
administration preferred) , 2) five years in research administration with
experience in proposal development, review and submission
procedures, 3) demonstrated competence in quantitative software along
with an in-depth knowledge of budget preparation, 4) working
knowledge of budgetary and compliance requirements of major funding
agencies, 5) excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability
to interact with individuals at multiple levels and disciplines, and
coordinate and direct multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Allegheny
University of the Health Sciences is an equal employment opportunity
provider.

To apply, please send a letter of application and current curriculum vitae
to:

Eric Cottington, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost, Research Administration
Allegheny University of the Health Sciences
Office of Research Administration
MS 444
Broad and Vine
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192

215-762-3453 (phone)
215-762-3722 (fax)
e-mail: xxxxxx@asri.edu