> UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
> ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
>
> The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at the University of Texas Medical
> Branch in Galveston, Texas is seeking a motivated, creative, and self
> directed individual interested in joining our staff.
>
> JOB SUMMARY:  This position supports the Director of OSP in the management
> and continuous improvement of pre-, post award and financial
> administration, oversees daily operations of the office, and provides
> other related services  to the University community.  To that end, the
> Associate Director will be skilled and competent in all aspects of
> sponsored program development and administration; however the successful
> candidate's area of emphasis will be primarily focused in pre-award.
> There is an expectation that his/her expertise will lend itself favorably
> to working closely with faculty in order to increase the number and
> success rate of proposals to federal and non-profit sponsors.  This
> position provides leadership, guidance, coordination and oversight of
> staff throughout proposal development, review, submission, agreement
> preparation and negotiation.
>
> MAJOR DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS:
> *     Develop and maintain familiarity with UTMB faculty in order to match
> discipline interests to funding opportunities
> *     Ensure PIs and OSP preaward staff are informed of and encouraged to
> pursue all funding opportunities
> *     Collaborate with other Research Services' staff to develop proposals
> for multidisciplinary and other major projects
> *     Provide training and guidance to staff regarding various sponsor
> terms, conditions, regulations, and requirements
> *     Coordinate OSP staff training with the OSP Director, Assistant
> Director and Director of Research Education
> *     Develop and present training to campus research community
> *     Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing performance
> feedback to staff, handle personnel issues including hiring, scheduling
> and corrective actions
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:       The successful candidate will possess and exhibit a
> high degree of professionalism, have a Master's Degree and six years of
> directly related experience.  Outstanding skills in verbal and written
> communication, situational negotiation, and the recognition of acceptable
> avenues of compromise are essential, as well as highly developed senses of
> patience and tact.
>
> UTMB offers a full benefits package and the salary is negotiable depending
> upon experience and skills.  Send resume to Laura L. Wade, Director,
> UTMB/Office of Sponsored Programs, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX
> 77555-0657, or fax to 409.747.0044.  Resumes may also be e-mailed to
> xxxxxx@utmb.edu.  For additional information on UTMB, please visit our
> website at www.utmb.edu/
>
> UTMB is an EO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V
>
>

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