From: Gail Piha [gpiha@uark.edu]
Sent: Thursday, June 19,
2003 11:08 AM
To: RESADM-L@HRINET.ORG
Subject: Position
Announcement
Position Announcement
Director of Research and Sponsored
Programs
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is
searching for a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSSP). The U
of A is a research-extensive university with annual sponsored funding of
approximately $65 million with an anticipated growth of 100% over the next 10
years.
The director reports to the Vice Provost for Research and is
responsible for all pre-award and non-financial post-award activities.
Major responsibilities include providing assistance to faculty in the
development and submission of proposals; review and negotiation of awards;
monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state, university, and sponsoring
agencies policies and regulations; and providing training to faculty and
staff. Divisions within the RSSP unit include Project Administration
including Proposal Processing and Post-Award Administration, Industrial
Relations and Technology Transfer, Research Compliance, Central Laboratory
Animal Care Facility, and Research Services.
Candidates must hold an
earned doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited institution, and/or
present sufficient years of experience in research and research
administration. Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of governmental
regulations and compliance requirements, strong managerial, leadership,
supervisory, and interpersonal skills, and have a demonstrated ability to work
with creative professionals and complex programs. Candidates must have the
ability to create an environment that effectively encourages a diverse group of
faculty to pursue external funding and ensure that their research and scholarly
needs are met.
Interested persons should send their vita and the names of
three references who are familiar with the candidate s qualifications for this
position and who may be contacted by members of the search committee at any time
to:
Collis R. Geren
Vice Provost for Research
119 Ozark
Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701
This
position is a full-time, 12-month position with paid vacation and fringe
benefits with an annual salary commensurate to education and experience.
Completed applications received by August 1, 2003, will be assured full
consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the
position.
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer, and applications will be accepted without regard to age,
race, color, sex, or national origin. Applicants must have proof of legal
authority to work in the United States.
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