Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742-3035

EXEMPT STAFF POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title:	Research Coordinator (Position 105936)

Responsibilities:	Under the general direction of the Director of Financial Services serves as liaison with university personnel and funding agencies regarding requirements and policies related to the awarding and administration of research grants. Coordinate the development of proposals for Mechanical Engineering and its faculty. This includes the development of project budgets, tracking and facilitating the internal progress of proposals in view of established deadlines and agency regulations and assisting in the collection of documents necessary to process proposals. Maintain financial records for accounts maintained at the University of Maryland Foundation and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation. Assist faculty and administrators with receipt and processing of gifts; review agreements for appropriate language; facilitate processing through university and foundation channels. Provide financial summary reports/projections to Principal Investigators as requested. Provide general assistance in ME financial matters by collecting, compiling, organizing and analyzing data to prepare reports for administrators, faculty, sponsoring agencies, and industry as requested. Monitor pre- and post-award status of proposals and provide status up-dates to faculty and administrators. Maintain tracking system for proposals, awards, and revenue. Coordinate cash flow to ME revolving Accounts. Maintain accounting system for monitoring and reporting in-kind and cash "match" to research awards to guarantee compliance with sponsor and university regulations.

Requirements:

Education:	Bachelor's Degree required (finance, business or related field preferred)

Experience:	Required: Familiarity with techniques for collecting, compiling and organizing data; numeric skills necessary to prepare and review budgets, develop accounting and reporting systems, and provide financial reports for grants; strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational ability; knowledge of a variety of computer software including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs. Preferred: Experience with sponsored programs; familiarity with financial regulations and procedures of UMCP and research sponsors.

Salary:	Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline:	May 25, 2001 or until the position is filled.

To Apply:	Please submit cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to:

Louise Benas

Mechanical Engineering

2181 Glenn L. Martin Hall

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742-3035

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Woman and minorities

are especially encouraged to apply.

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