Re: Director Office of Proposal Development Schreier, Alan A. 18 Sep 2000 10:51 EST
Ellen, We are thinking along the same lines here at ECU. I will call you in the next day or two to talk about this type of position. Al Schreier -----Original Message----- From: Zavala, Ellen [mailto:xxxxxx@EMAIL.UNCC.EDU] Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 9:14 AM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: Director Office of Proposal Development DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT UNC Charlotte seeks an experienced research administration professional to direct the new Office of Proposal Development. The Director will work closely with faculty and funding agencies to identify opportunities for proposal development, will facilitate the formation of proposal teams, and will provide a wide range of services to help faculty achieve their research goals with emphasis on the development of large-scale multidisciplinary proposals and or programs. The Director will coordinate professional development opportunities for faculty and will serve as a mentor to faculty for project and proposal development. The Director will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research. UNC Charlotte, the only doctoral-granting university in an exciting and dynamic urban region of 1.8 million people and the second-fastest growing city in the United States, has just received designation by the UNC Board of Governors as doctoral-intensive. Enrollment will grow from 17,000 to 25,000 over the next decade and the University will aggressively focus on its continuing development as a research university. Its seven colleges (Arts and Sciences, Architecture, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, and Nursing and Health Professions) offer a rapidly expanding array of master's and doctoral degree programs, and its centers and institutes provide excellent facilities and relationships that stimulate research and collaboration with business, education, and industry. The University intends to be known especially for its nationally and internationally recognized research and for its role in addressing the major educational, economic, social, and cultural needs of the greater Charlotte region. The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and motivational skills, strong writing and editing skills buttressed by a demonstrated track record of achievement in proposal development in an academic setting, the ability to assess individual faculty skills and strengths, familiarity with federal and private research funding, familiarity with diverse research methodologies, and vision and creativity for developing new directions in interdisciplinary research. The ability to earn faculty trust and respect are essential. A master's degree is required but a doctoral degree is preferred. Applications, including a letter of interest that addresses the qualifications being sought, a curriculum vitae, and a list of four professional references with addresses and phone numbers should be sent to Proposal Development Search, Office of Research Services, 411 Reese Building, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001. For further information, contact Stephen R. Mosier, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, at xxxxxx@uncc.edu. The screening of applicants will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. UNC Charlotte is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Ellen E. Zavala Assistant Director Office of Research Services UNC Charlotte P - (704)687-2592 F - (704)687-2292 xxxxxx@email.uncc.edu ====================================================================== 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") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================