Position Available Paugh, Juli 06 Apr 2000 12:20 EST
Director of Grants and Contracts Office of Research Administration University of Missouri-Kansas City DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director has oversight responsibility for the administration of research and sponsored programs for the university. Duties include negotiation and execution of contracts and acceptance of grants for research, scholarly and creative activities, sponsored instruction, and public service. The Director also reviews all grant and contract proposals and signs as the authorizing official for the university, exercises financial oversight on all grants and contracts awarded, and assures compliance with applicable institutional, state, and federal regulations. The Director will work closely with the Office of PreAward Services in stimulating research and developing grant proposals; with other academic units of the university; and with offices on other campuses of the university system. The Director reports to the Vice Provost for Research and supervises the staff of the ORA. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in business or related field and progressive responsibilities in research administration. The successful candidate should have experience in and knowledge of grant budgeting, cost accounting principles, intellectual property issues, compliance requirements, and federal regulations governing grant administration. Salary is commensurate with experience. THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Missouri-Kansas City, one of four campuses in the University of Missouri System, offers more than 50 undergraduate and 80 first professional and graduate degree programs. Of the nearly 12,000 students, approximately 45% are graduate or professional. The ORA manages over $100M in proposals and over $30M in awards annually, and plays an important role in the university's strategic plan to enhance research and scholarship. Additional information is available at http://www.umkc.edu/ora. TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to Ronald A. MacQuarrie, Vice Provost for Research and Dean, School of Graduate Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110. Position will be available July 1, 2000. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================