Grants Management Coordinator (Two Newly Created Positions):
BACKGROUND:  The University of Maryland, College Park, Offices of Research Administration & Advancement provides pre-award and post-award, research administration support services with the exception of financial functions, to its thirteen colleges, schools and other units.  The University received approximately 203 million dollars in grants and contracts during fiscal year 1999.  As it continues to experience rapid growth in its research, training and scholarly activities, ORAA has the need to recruit and fill two newly created positions to help manage the increased growth and complexity in its sponsored programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position reports to a Contract Manager/Team Leader, and assumes responsibility for a wide range of research administration duties which include reviewing proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university's policies and procedures, contract negotiation and acceptance, subcontracting, post-award administration, acting as liaison between sponsors and faculty departmental administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelors' degree and at least three years experience in research administration or similar work required.  Knowledge of Federal Circulars, OMB A-21, A-110, A-133 and Federal Acquisition Regulations required.  Experience in negotiating research grant and contract clauses suitable for a university also required.  Must demonstrate excellent proficiency in communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to reconcile differing viewpoints.  Strong customer service orientation in a deadline driven environment is essential.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  July 1, 2000
APPLICATIONS: Letter of application, resume and three references (including the names, addresses and telephone numbers) will be accepted until the positions are filled.  For consideration, please send your resume to:
 Antoinette Lawson, Associate Director for Administration
 Office of Research Administration & Advancement
 University of Maryland, College Park
 Lee Building
 College Park, Maryland 20742-5141

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  AFFIRMATIVE  ACTION EMPLOYER.
MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Antoinette Lawson
Associate Director
Office of Research Administration
and Advancement
University of Maryland,College Park
xxxxxx@gradschool.umd.edu
(301)405-6275
Fax.(301)314-9569

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