The following position is available in the Office of Sponsored Programs at
The Jackson Laboratory.  If you have any questions or would like additional
information on the position please feel free to contact me directly.

Cookie Willems, CRA
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
ph. 207.288.6488
fax. 207.288.6053
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Manager, Grants Management and Research Administrative Support Services

This full-time position, reporting to the Director, Office of Sponsored
Programs, is responsible for the management of two self-directed teams
under the Office of Sponsored Programs umbrella. This position oversees all
functions and workflow of the Grants Management Office, including
supervision of a staff of 3 FTE, adherence to federal guidelines and grant
application submission requirements, coordination of the grants application
process, coordination and tracking of all sponsor progress reporting
requirements, and developing and monitoring internal grants procedures and
policies. This position is also responsible for all administrative aspects
of Research Administrative Support Services, including supervision of a
staff of 6 FTE, coordination of administrative and secretarial support to
the Scientific Staff, and identifying and facilitating training
opportunities. With an emphasis on communication and efficiency, this
position is key in fostering a successful relationship between the Office
of Sponsored Programs and the Scientific Staff.  In addition to ongoing
interactions with the Scientific Staff, this position communicates
frequently with external sponsoring agencies and other research
institutions as well as colleagues in various departments throughout the
Laboratory.

Qualifications include experience in pre-award research administration and
knowledge of federal grants policies, institutional review board compliance
issues, and automated systems management. Also critical to this position is
a solid understanding of budget development and management, and advanced
knowledge of computer applications, including extensive experience with
word processing, spreadsheets, bibliographic databases, document
management, WWW searching, and web design. Excellent communication,
supervisory, and training skills are vital to the success of this position.

The Jackson Laboratory is one of the world's foremost centers for mammalian
genetics research. Located in Bar Harbor, Maine, the lab is adjacent to
Acadia National Park. Mountains, ocean, forests, lakes, and trails are all
within walking distance. If you love professional challenges but you're
looking for a more natural environment, this could be the opportunity
you've been searching for.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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