CORRECTED POSTING - Postaward Manager Ruth B Smith 06 Jun 2002 17:16 EST
Sometimes circumstances painfully remind us just how human we are. The advertisement below is a corrected copy of my posting earlier today. Ruth Smith Executive Director Old Dominion University Research Foundation Ph 757-683-4293, ext. 600 Fax 757-683-5290 Mobile Ph 757-469-5675 __________________ Dear Colleagues, We are looking for a manager to join our team and oversee our eight person postaward sponsored programs unit. Please share our advertisement with others you think may be interested. For additional information about ODU Research Foundation, visit our website at www.researchfoundation.odu.edu. Thank you. Ruth Smith, Executive Director Old Dominion University Research Foundation Manager Sponsored Programs/Contracting Officer Old Dominion University Research Foundation BACKGROUND: Old Dominion University Research Foundation provides fiscal and administrative services supporting research, public service, and training activities of Old Dominion University, a Research Intensive University located in southeastern Virginia. The University includes Colleges of Engineering and Technology, Sciences, Education, Arts and Letters, Business and Public Administration, and Health Sciences, as well as interdisciplinary centers. The current enrollment is approximately 6,000 graduate and 13,000 undergraduate students. In Fiscal Year 2001, the Research Foundation staff of 31 processed nearly $30 million in expenditures, submitted proposals totaling over $189 million, accepted sponsored program awards of $40 million, and provided payroll services for an average of 500 employees appointed to projects. RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will work as a member of the Research Foundation management team. Primary responsibilities include serving as the contracting officer as well as supervising, training and evaluating the Grant and Contract unit staff. Provides technical assistance and coordinates staff development. Serves as a resource on grant and contract regulations, and interprets requirements with staff, principle investigators and management. While the role is primary advisory, it may be necessary for the incumbent to take a more hands on approach toward particularly complex contracts. Ensures financial and regulatory compliance and maintains working knowledge of Research Foundation, federal, and agency regulations, policies, procedures, forms and guidelines for the conduct of research. As part of the Research Foundation management team, develops and implements policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years related experience. Previous supervisory experience in a university environment is desired. Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations related to research administration, including OMB A-21, OMB A-110, Federal Acquisition Regulations and major federal funding agency guidelines is critical. Knowledge of university policies and procedures related to the conduct of research preferred. Experience negotiating agreements and working with industry is useful. Interpersonal skills are required to work effectively in situations involving competing opinions, significant deadline pressure, and multiple competing tasks. The successful candidate will have a solid working knowledge of PC-based computing applications in a networked computing environment, including Microsoft Office, email, and financial databases. COMPENSATION: Old Dominion University Research Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefit program. This is a full-time position with a competitive benefit program including health, dental, disability, contribution in lieu of retirement, and a generous leave package. The expected hiring range is $55,000 - $63,000. Moving expenses, if required, will be considered for the candidate who has exceptionally strong skills and background. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume and transmittal letter with salary history and requirements to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508, or e-mail to xxxxxx@pobox.hprf.odu.edu. Specify Job #02002. AA/EOE ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================