ROLE of the POSITION 
This full-time, 12-month, professional position is expected to coordinate and provide a wide range of pre-award services for the UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs. Services include, but are not limited to: monitoring funding opportunities and providing program information to interested faculty and staff, providing proposal development services to faculty; reviewing and negotiating proposals and awards; preparing contractual agreements; and developing and providing relevant training and presentations to faculty and staff. Other duties may be required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of broad-based experience in grants and contracts administration. Candidates should be familiar with electronic research administration and federal regulations pertaining to sponsored programs. Candidates should possess advanced computer skills, and have the ability to quickly master specialized software applications. Proficiency in the latest versions of Microsoft applications is highly desirable. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as are the abilities to manage people and tasks, and work with diverse groups.

APPLICATION DETAILS 

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on 01/09/17 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to David Paul, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or xxxxxx@unlv.edu.

The full position description is available on higheredjobs.com at https://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm?JobCode=176393854&Title=Senior%20Research%20Administrator%2C%20Pre%20Award%2C%20Office%20of%20Sponsored%20Programs%20%5B17380%5D&aID=584

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