***   Position Announcement  ***

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
A member of the University of Louisiana System

Grants Manager for Research and Sponsored Programs

	Northwestern State University of Louisiana invites applications for a Grants Manager for Research and Sponsored Programs.  The Institution is seeking an individual possessing a strong commitment to excellence in programmatic and fiscal managerial service.

The Position
	This individual will be responsible for assisting the Director in facilitating post-award activities supporting faculty and staff recipients in the management of grants and contracts, facilitating fiscal and budgetary processes and reporting, and prompting timely programmatic reporting of project activities.

	Further, this individual will be responsible for assisting the Director in ensuring compliance with governmental and institutional fiscal policies and procedures; maintaining files, reviewing and processing documents, tracking expenditures; consulting with faculty and staff recipients in the development and administration of budgets; and ensuring compliance with governmental and institutional policies and procedures for hiring, purchasing, and other fiscal and programmatic transactions in sponsored programs.

	Northwestern State University is seeking an individual with demonstrated success in a full range of accounting/post-award activities and strong interpersonal and communications skills.

	A bachelor’s degree in accounting or other appropriate field is required.  Preference will be given to persons with experience in the area of grants management and governmental accounting processes, including knowledge of fiscal practices of major funding agencies including policies, procedures, and regulations; knowledge of OMB circulars A21, A110, A133, and FAR; and experience with relevant technologies.

	This position reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs and Associate Dean for Research.  The appointment will be as professional staff with post-award support responsibilities.

Application Procedure
	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2002.  Applicants must provide a letter of application specific to the position, curriculum vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
	Application materials should be sent to Dr. Anthony Scheffler, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71497.  Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Scheffler at (318) 357-5851 or . 

Northwestern State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.