Western Kentucky University’s Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is seeking applicants for the position of Proposal Development Coordinator. The search committee has just begun to review resumes; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. WKU is a comprehensive, state-assisted university with 13,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students in the Potter College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Gordon Ford College of Business; the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences; the Ogden College of Science and Engineering, the Schools of Health and Human Services and Journalism; the Graduate College; and the Community College. Significant grant activities occur in numerous academic and student support units, including head start, TRIO programs, training and technical development, the Library, and others. The OSP is a primary support engine of the Western Kentucky University Research Foundation (WKURF), a university connected non-profit organization. The OSP manages $23,000,000 in awards and $45,000,000 in proposals annually, and has experienced substantial growth the past several years. Bowling Green is located in South Central Kentucky 75 miles north of Nashville, 120 miles south of Louisville, and 150 miles southwest of Lexington on Interstate 65, a primary north-south artery. Bowling Green and Warren County is a community of 100,000 that is experiencing significant commercial development. For more information please view the OSP web site at: http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/SponsPrg/grants/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and review completed proposals and budgets, provide electronic support, funding sources, agency contacts, and guidelines. Track faculty research profiles. Assist with maintaining the positive research culture on campus. Administer the OSP travel fund. Serve as GEAR-UP Liaison. Present with staff in the grant workshop series for faculty, staff, and students. Acquaint grant developers with sponsors’ and University policies and procedures. Develop new funding sources and interact with the OSP Information Coordinator to inform the grant community. Attend professional meetings and disseminate results. Coordinate with OSP staff members on budgets and pre- and post-award matters affecting proposal development. Compile and edit the OSP Newsletter. Develop and review completed proposals, provide electronic support, funding sources, agency contacts, and guidelines. Design and present pre-award workshops for faculty, staff, and students. Acquaint grant developers with sponsors’ and University policies and procedures. Develop new funding sources and interact with the Information Coordinator to inform the grant community. Monitor grant developments on the Internet and from direct mail. Attend professional meetings and disseminate results. Coordinate with Grant Specialist on budgets and other matters crossing from pre- to post-award. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-5 years of sponsored programs administration experience. Familiarity with federal and private funding sources and compliance regulations. Electronic research administration: on-line funding opportunities databases, NSF FastLane, Internet resources, and word processing software. Strong interpersonal, supervisory, presentation, writing and editing abilities. Self-starter who can work on several projects simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment; sense of humor valuable asset. Ability to work with the team including college, school, research centers, and unit grants administrators, and contribute to team building. Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams and work with external partners Grant writing or experience as a project director is preferred. APPLICATION: To discuss this position further, please contact Dr. Phil Myers at (270) 745-4652, or by Email: xxxxxx@Wku.Edu. Interested applicants should send a letter of application and résumé addressing the responsibilities and qualifications, and three letters of reference by September 15, 2001, or until the position is filled to: Sponsored Programs Proposal Development Coordinator Search Department of Human Resources Phone: (270) 745-2071, Fax: (270) 745-5342 Wetherby Administration Building, Room 42 Western Kentucky University 1 Big Red Way Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576 Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. WKU is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Pamela Napier, Assistant Director Office of Sponsored Programs Western Kentucky University 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576 Phone: 270.745.5328 Fax: 270.745.4211 E-mail: xxxxxx@wku.edu mailto:xxxxxx@wku.edu http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/SponsPrg/grants/ ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================
