Good morning Kevin, Could you give me the name of the Provost for the (hard copy) package I will be submitting? I would appreciate it. Regards, Jose' A. Grimaldo, Jr. MBA Coordinator of Funding Opportunities TEES Research Services Texas Engineering Experiment Station Texas A&M University System 006 Wisenbaker Engineering Research Center - MS 3406 College Station TX 77843-3406 Telephone: (979) 845-1264 Fax: (979) 845-9643 Email:xxxxxx@tamu.edu WWW URL: http://trsweb.tamu.edu -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Sottak [mailto:xxxxxx@UVI.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 2:55 PM To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG Subject: [RESADM-L] VACANCY: Director of Sponsored Programs Importance: High Colleagues: Feel free to email me (xxxxxx@uvi.edu) if you have questions about this position. I would be happy to share my insights and experiences. Kevin ____________________________________________________ The University of the Virgin Islands seeks an energetic, experienced individual to provide leadership in Pre- and Post-Award administration of grants and contracts. UVI is a fully accredited, Land Grant university with campuses on the Eastern Caribbean islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. UVI is the only HBCU outside of the continental United States. For more information, visit our website at www.uvi.edu. The University administers between $10-15 million in grants and contracts annually, with major funding from USDA, NSF, DHHS, Dpt. of Defense, Dpt. of the Interior, and the VI Government. Position: Director of Sponsored Programs Assignment: Under the direction of the Provost, the Director of Sponsored Programs will supervise and coordinate pre-award and post-award activities to assure compliance with all sponsoring agency regulations and guidelines and University policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities include: Keep faculty and staff regularly informed about relevant funding opportunities and coordinate ongoing training and education on grant administration. Assist faculty and staff with proposal development as appropriate. Coordinate internal review and approval of grant and contract applications. Serve as a resource on grant and contract regulations, and interpret requirements for principal investigators and senior management. Facilitate the development and implementation of electronic grants submission processes. Provide leadership for improving internal procedures and policies related to Grant and Contract administration. Maintain database for tracking grant and proposal activity. Work collaboratively to implement the University's Strategic Plan and other related assignments. Professional Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor Degree is required; a Masters and/or a Ph.D. is desirable. At least five years background and experience in grant and contract administration. Demonstrated knowledge of pre- and post-award processes and federal regulations governing grant and contract administration including extensive knowledge of OMB Circulars A-21 and A-110; and EDGAR. Previous experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance in grant and contracting administration. Previous supervisory experience in a university environment desired. Experience with BANNER or an equivalent financial managment system, as well as general database management and information technology. Excellent oral, written skills, negotiating and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to a wide diversity of people. Demonstrated executive leadership skills and ability and interest in mentoring. Self-starter, service-oriented, results-oriented. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Be a consensus builder and a team player. Compensation: The University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, prescription drug, 21 days vacation per year and tuition remission at UVI. Latest Start Date: September 1, 2002 Closing Date: Until position is filled Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, names and telephone numbers of three current references including a current supervisor to the Provost, University of the Virgin Islands, 2 John Brewers Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990. UVI is an EEO/AA EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. 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