Greetings!

I'm pleased to forward the following job announcement from the
University of Washington for a Grant and Contract Coordinator position in
Grant & Contract Services . Please share this announcement with colleagues
who may be interested in applying.

Application can be downloaded at the following URL:

http://www.washington.edu/admin/employment/2000archive/04-2000archive/R5232.html

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Sinh Simmons                         Phone # (206)543-4043
Grant & Contract Manager             Fax   # (206)685-1732
Grant & Contract Services            web: http://depts.washington.edu/gcs

Grant and Contract Coordinator

Reference: R5232
Department: Grant and Contract Services
Date Available: March 20, 2000
To ensure consideration apply by: April 10, 2000

General Duties/Description: Great opportunity to use your analytical and
communication skills to review institution-wide proposals to funding
agencies prior to final signature and submission. Conduct fiscal and
administrative review such as: allowability of costs, reasonableness,
completeness, accuracy, and in accordance with the UW research guidelines
as well as Sponsor policies including but not limited to: cost
sharing requirements, indirect costs, administrative costs, benefit
loading rates, subcontract proposal. Check for compliance with human
subjects, animal use, conflict of interests, etc.

Negotiate with sponsors to establish terms and conditions of grant and
contract awards. Analyze and monitor awards to assure institutional
compliance with grant and contract awards terms and conditions in
establishing award accounts. Initiate account authorization for new,
renewal, and amendment for awards. Under pre-award authority, initiate
establishment of advance budgets and pre-award accounts. With
delegated authority, review and approve budgetary and administrative
actions on grant and contract awards, concur on institution-wide
requests requiring sponsor prior approval.

Provide technical advice, interpret sponsors rules and regulations,
explain UW research policies and procedures to faculty, staff and
interested parties. Serve as a fiscal point of contact on grant and
contract proposals with funding agencies from proposal submission to the
establishment of accounts.

Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in business administration or allied
field and two (2) years of experience in grant or contract administration
or equivalent experience. Two (2) years of additional applicable
experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Additional Requirements:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment with strict
deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:
Knowledge of Federal and non-industry granting agency's regulations and UW
research policies.  Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, AND Access.

Salary: $2,725 - 3,489

Evaluation Criteria: In addition to the stated requirements, additional
requirements and desirables, your resume should address the following
job elements: Knowledge of grants/contracts (including funding sources,
terms and conditions, formats), fiscal review of grants/contracts,
interpretation/exlanation of technical regulations and procedures,
interaction/negotiation/problem resolution with faculty
investigators/staff/agency officials, written communication skills, and
experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

How to Apply: To apply, make sure you have the application materials
listed below (or pick them up at one of the UW employment offices).
Submit your resume, and the requested form(s) by the listed closing date.
 Information:
 Staff Employment at the UW
 Forms:
 Applicant Data Form (pdf format)
 Conviction/Criminal History Info form (pdf format)

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.

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