Dear colleagues:
For the past six months, I have been pinch-hitting in the
position described below. A certain amount of restructuring
is occurring that will (IMHO) be very positive for the
office, with a new Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, a
clearer focus for the Graduate College, a new Research Office
director in a new location, with an experienced student team,
an energetic new staff member, and an opportunity to build a
new "face" for the Research Office. What more could one ask
for? � (Well, this one could ask for a chance to return
happily to my freelance academic editing/translation
business, much as I have missed you all for the past several
years. � Please send in good applications so I can do that on
schedule!!) �
POSITION: Director of Research and Sponsored Programs
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Priority consideration will be given to complete application
packages received by March 31, 2004; review will continue
until position is filled.
SALARY RANGE:   Commensurate with experience.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT:
July 1, 2004, or as soon thereafter as possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The position reports to the Dean of
Graduate Studies and Research. The Director manages and
provides leadership for the Office of Research and Sponsored
Programs, assists the University community in the development
and management of externally funded grants and contracts, and
works with the Dean and other central administrators to
develop and implement policy and procedures relating to
external grants. The Director must be able to work well with
faculty on a one-to-one and small group basis; must work
effectively with staff in all administrative divisions,
particularly grants and contracts staff in the Division of
Finance and Administration; and must understand budget
development and justification, compliance issues, and other
responsibilities of university research administration. The
Director provides administrative and technical guidance to
faculty and staff seeking external funding; actively assists
faculty in pre-award development with preparation, review,
and follow-up of grant and contract applications and
proposals; and provides initial post-award assistance to
faculty prior to the establishment of a new account. The
office also provides staffing for the Faculty Research
Committee and administers Faculty Research Grant awards, and
provides staff support for the Undergraduate Research
Committee and its very successful annual conference for
student researchers. � The office includes one full-time staff
member, two graduate assistants, and undergraduate student
help.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: � Documented evidence of:
.       • Earned Master's Degree.
.       • 3-5 years experience in university research
administration.
.       • Experience with grants and contracts budgeting.
.       • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
.       • Excellent interpersonal skills.
.       • Computer skills including on-line search skills and
data management and reporting.
.       • Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: � Earned Doctorate preferred. Successful
experience in business/industry/government alliance and
partnership projects.
•     Employment for this position is covered by the
collective bargaining agreement for Minnesota State
University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be
found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/LR/index.html
.
•     Additional information on Minnesota State University,
Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu
.

TO APPLY: � Submit a letter of application addressing the
above qualifications, curriculum vitae, unofficial
transcripts, and names, addresses (including e-mail), and
telephone numbers of three professional references to Search
Chair (address below). An official or certified copy of the
transcripts will be required prior to any interview as a
finalist for this position.
 � � � � Kathy Trauger
 � � � � Chair, Search Committee
 � � � � Minnesota State University, Mankato
 � � � � 116 Alumni Foundation Center
 � � � � Mankato, MN 56001
E-mail: xxxxxx@mnsu.edu
Phone:  (507) 389-5622
TTY:    (800) 627-3529 or 711
FAX:    (507) 389-6379
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 Elaine M. Lilly, Ph.D.
* your on-call online editor *
 Writer's First Aid
 320 Chancery Lane
 Mankato MN 56001
 PH: 507-625-8752
 FAX 507-625-8164
http://writersfirstaid.com

======================================================================
 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")
======================================================================