POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Janet Simons 06 Jan 2000 10:02 EST
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 ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================