The following position is currently available at the main campus of the
University of Houston at 4800 Calhoun, Houston, Texas. Applications should
be sent directly to the Human Resources Office, but should also include a
cover letter addressed to Thomas Lee Boozer II, Director of the Office of
Contracts and Grants.

Please visit http://www.uh.edu/admin/hr/employ/bulletin/_instruc.htm for
instructions on how to apply for the position (this site includes a link to
the UH employment application and instructions for completion). The pay
grade scale is available at
http://www.uh.edu/admin/hr/employ/bulletin/c_all.htm#.

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Research Contracts Officer
Posting Number   001056
Pay Grade: A71

Summary

Directs a professional staff responsible for processing all proposals for
outside funding for research and scholarly activities; negotiates and
accepts awards; coordinates external audits of research funds, and is the
authorized institutional signature on all proposals, grants and contracts.

Job Duties
1.  Directs professional and clerical staff in the day-to-day activities of
research awards and the development of proposals of the institution.
2.  Acts as liaison between faculty and university offices and faculty and
sponsoring agencies on research-related problems.
3.  Reviews federal statutes and regulatory documents to determine steps
necessary for institutional compliance.
4.  Directs staff in the examination of expenditure items to ensure
allowability, and authorizes exceptions to grants and contracts policies.
5.  Reviews and approves all sponsored project accounts; create forms and
assigns all CFDA codes.
6.  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects
of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic
knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the
discipline is normally obtained
through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or
university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is
directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience
Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Work Complexity
Requires in-depth knowledge of principles and practices within a specific
area of a professional field. Work is substantially
complex and varied, and requires the interpretation of technical and
detailed guidelines, policies and procedures in combination.

Change in Knowledge
The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes frequently,
requiring frequent study and training. Job may require
recertification or continuing education.

Problem Solving
Requires in-depth analysis to interpret and evaluate obscure/vague
information in the development of new solutions for
complex technical and/or managerial problems. Exercises discretion and
independent judgement in comparing and recommending numerous solutions.
Problems may be atypical within the unit. Analytical ability and inductive
thinking are required in extensively adapting policies, procedures and
methods to fit unusual or complex situation.

Impact of Decisions

Inside Department
Moderate.

Outside Department
Considerable.

Outside University
Considerable.

Judgement
Requires judgment to set priorities, evaluate results, coordinate work with
others, and so forth. Duties include different and related processes and
methods.

Supervision
Leadership
Involves general scheduling and review of work as a "working supervisor" or
lead person over one or more employees doing
the same type of work. Work is typically routine and requires general
instructions.

Customer Service

Internal Service
Solves unusual customer problems

External Service
Solves unusual customer problems

Environmental Conditions

Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does
not subject the employee to any unpleasant
elements.

Physical Effort
Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking,
standing, etc.

Physical Risk
Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.

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