The University of Denver seeks a Director for its Office of Sponsored
Programs.  The Director supervises a staff of 13-15 and reports directly to
the Vice Provost for Research with secondary reporting responsibility to
the Vice Chancellor for Business and Financial Affairs.

Responsibilities:  encourage, assist, and facilitate faculty efforts to
obtain and maintain funding in support of research and scholarship; support
University policies and procedures involving sponsored activities; direct
all aspects of pre- and post-award activities, coordinate post-award
reporting, technical and financial, to researchers and sponsoring agencies;
direct efforts to ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and
federal regulations, including protocols for human subjects and animal
care; and direct development and negotiation of indirect cost rates.

Qualifications:  bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred with 5-10
years related experience; thorough understanding of all aspects of both
pre- and post-award sponsored programs administration, preferably at a
major research institution; knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic
research; well-developed communication skills; creativity in encouragement
of research and entrepreneurship; and experience in financial management
systems, thorough understanding of accounting principles, contract
negotiation and intellectual property issues.  Salary is commensurate with
experience.

Mail letter of interest, resume and names of three references to:  M.
Kriegbaum, Office of Sponsored Programs, University of Denver, 2199 S.
University Blvd., Denver, CO  80208.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
position is filled.  The University of Denver is an equal opportunity
employer.  Visit our web site at www.du.edu.