Dear Colleagues:

The following is a job posting for an opening in the Office of Research
and Development, University of Maryland, Baltimore.   I should be most
appreciative if you would provide this job announcement to anyone you
believe may have an interest in this position.  In advance, thank you
for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Marjorie Forster
Executive Director

TITLE: CONTRACT AND GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

CATEGORY:  Associate Staff

POSITION DESCRIPTION:   Reporting to the Manager/Team Leader, this
position has responsibility and involvement in all aspects of Preaward
Contract and Grant Administration, including assisting faculty in
preparation and processing of applications, ensuring compliance with
agency and institution policies; drafting (when necessary ) and
negotiating terms and conditions on grant awards, contracts,
subcontracts, clinical testing agreements, and material transfer
agreements; participating in the development and implementation of
policies and procedures; maintaining up-to-date knowledge and expertise
in federal/state/private agencies' regulations and policies, and staying
abreast of new laws and OMB circulars which affect sponsored program
activities.  Position requires knowledge and experience of preaward
research administration in an academic setting, preferably health
science center.   Strong communication and interpersonal skills
essential.  Ability to execute multiple tasks and respond to multiple
demands as part of a team; skill in problem solving; and ability to
consider multiple alternatives.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration
or related field and three years of related research and grants
administration; or advanced degree preferably in law or business
administration and one year of related research and grants
administration.   Strong negotiation skills, legal background, and
computer experience in a MAC environment preferred.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately.

TO APPLY: For full consideration--letter of application with a resume
and a listing of three references with telephone numbers should be
submitted to:

 Jolene Lantz
 University of Maryland, Baltimore
 Office of Human Resources Management
 737 W. Lombard Street
 Baltimore, MD. 21201

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