positions available Susan B. Burke 14 Jan 2002 15:21 EST
The George Washington University Office of Research Services announces the following positions: Manager, Pre-Award Research Services (Medical) and Research Service Coordinator (2 slots) Manager, Pre-Award Research Services (Medical) The George Washington University, the largest higher education institution in the nations capital, is seeking a manager to oversee pre-award research services for its medical faculty and staff. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities. Proposal and award review, including negotiation of contracts and agreements for clinical studies, and supervision of research service coordinators in their pre-award services supporting medical faculty and staff research endeavors. The pre-award manager will be familiar with all compliance issues, attend institutional review board meetings, and maintain communication with other University and affiliated offices as necessary. Entry-Level Qualifications. Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience; a minimum of five years of progressive management experience in pre-award research administration in a medical center environment, to include negotiation of clinical studies; wide-ranging experience with federal and non-federal sponsored research in a medical center environment; and strong negotiation, supervisory, communication, and customer service skills. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure to meet deadlines. Research Service Coordinator Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities. Coordinate and monitor the daily administrative and fiscal activities of assigned sponsored research projects. Provide cradle-to-grave research administrative support, including pre-award functions such as helping faculty prepare and submit proposals, and post-award functions such as monitoring and approving expenditures of sponsored research funds. See full job description at http://www.gwu.edu/~research/postad.htm. Entry-Level Qualifications. Required: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience; a minimum of three years of professional experience in a pre-award and/or post-award environment, including budgeting and/or accounting; strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and organizational skills; proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrated willingness to learn and share new ideas; familiarity with computer-oriented applications and technology. Desirable: wide-ranging experience with the principles, practices, and procedures relative to federal and non-federal sponsored research in an academic environment; familiarity with Oracle financial software. Application. The George Washington University offers a generous compensation package to include health insurance and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children. To ensure consideration, reference requisition #R9972 (Manager, Pre-Award Research Services (Medical) or requisition #9192 (RSC). To apply, either mail, fax, or e-mail resume (including salary history/requirements) referencing applicable requisition number to: Enok Dancil, xxxxxx@gwu.edu, 2033 K Street, NW, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20052; Fax: (202) 994-9609. Please see the Human Resources Services web page at www.gwu.edu/~hrs and, if possible, include a completed application and applicant data form with your resume. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Susan B. Burke Sponsored Research Information Specialist Office of Research Services The George Washington University 2121 I Street NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20052 Telephone: 202/994-9136 Facsimile: 202/994-9137 ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================