Job Posting-Director, ORSP, University of Maine Jeanne Devoe 22 Apr 2004 16:01 EST
University of Maine Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing all pre- and post-award financial and administrative activities supporting externally-funded projects - about 600 proposals each year resulting in 400 awards with a total value of $55 million. Acts as liaison for ORSP staff with PIs, Deans, and other research administrators. Member of Research administration team; reports to VP, Research. Manages 13 professional and administrative staff. Qualifications: Required: · Masters degree or Bachelors degree with equivalent experience. · Progressively responsible experience in a leadership position (e.g., associate / assistant director) in sponsored projects administration in a research university setting · Substantial management experience · Strong interpersonal and managerial skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies · In-depth knowledge of university grants administration · General knowledge of applicable Federal regulations · Familiarity with automated systems that support research administration · Proficient communicator with effective listening, oral, and written skills · Appropriate background checks · Additional qualifications available online at: www.umaine.edu/hr/jobs Preferred: Management oversight of similar functions (both pre- and post-award) and staff size; experience implementing Enterprise Resource Planning system (PeopleSoft or equivalent) grants module; experience as a PI To apply: Review of application packages will begin June 1st. Send letter of application, resume, and names/numbers of three references to Jonnie Wheaton, Admin. Assoc. Office of Research & Economic Development University of Maine 5717 Corbett Hall Orono, ME 04469-5717 (xxxxxx@umit.maine.edu <mailto:xxxxxx@umit.maine.edu>) The University of Maine leverages both education and research to stimulate economic development. Our researchers are addressing challenges in information technology, biotechnology, composites, the environment and sensors. The combination of scientific expertise, student insight and business support will drive the knowledge-based economy in these and other fields. UMaine in Orono is the state's premier public university and is among the most comprehensive higher education institutions in the Northeast. The successful candidate will be a team player with exceptional leadership skills. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================