The New Jersey Medical School's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
has an opening for a Grants and Contracts Administrator.  The ORSP is a
pre-award office with a $55 million annual extramural portfolio.  Last year,
extramural awards grew by 28%.  We anticipate a similar increase this year.
The full position description follows:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Office of Research and Sponsored
Programs, a pre-award office, is seeking a Grants and Contracts
Administrator to manage their $55 million portfolio.

The Grants and Contracts Administrator assists faculty in identifying
federal, state and private foundation funding opportunities, monitors and
reviews proposals for conformance with sponsor and University guidelines,
negotiates contracts and agreements, handles all non-accounting post-award
administrative issues, and provides support to Biomedical Research Advisory
Committee.

The successful applicant will:

* Possess a thorough knowledge of the pre-award process, a demonstrated
ability to draft and negotiate industry agreements and subcontracts
* Be familiar with federal regulatory requirements
* Have excellent oral and written communication skills
* Be service oriented
* Function well under multiple-deadline pressure
* Be thoroughly familiar with electronic research administration
* Possess excellent computer skills and be proficient in spreadsheet and
database development

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years
experience in research administration, preferable in a university setting.
Familiarity with InfoEd/InfoOffice is desired.

The UMDNJ is a Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v/ and a
member of the University Health System of New Jersey.

Candidates should submit a resume to:

Jane Fant, MS, Director
Research and Sponsored Programs
New Jersey Medical School, MSB C690
185 South Orange Avenue
Newark NJ 07103-2714

Jane Fant, MS
Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
New Jersey Medical School of UMDNJ
MSB, C690
185 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103-2714

V:      (973) 972-7090
F:      (973) 972-3585
E:      xxxxxx@umdnj.edu
W:      http://www.umdnj.edu/njmsweb/research/

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