Position Announcement

Kansas State University is seeking qualified applicants for a Grant
Specialist (with a working title of either Associate Grants & Contracts
Specialist or Grants and Contract Specialist depending on experience and
qualifications) in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs,
PreAward Services.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Provost for Research/Director
of PreAward Services under the Associate Vice Provost for Research,
these positions have responsibility and involvement in the many aspects
of preaward grant and contract administration, including assisting
faculty in the preparation and processing of proposals for extramural
support, generalized budget development, ensure and/or check compliance
with agency and institutional policies; review, draft and negotiate,
along with acceptance of terms and conditions of grant awards,
contracts, subcontracts, and agreements; develop and maintain up-to-date
knowledge and expertise of federal/ state/ private agency regulations
and policies, and stay current with new laws and OMB circulars which
affect sponsored program activities. The position potentially consults
with department heads, deans, attorneys, departmental staff members,
individual faculty, and administrators from various campus units.
Depending on the incumbent’s proven competence, occasionally may serve
as a University representative to funding agencies.

These positions require knowledge and experience of research
administration, preferably in an academic setting, along with
demonstrated experience and proficiency in a computerized environment
using Microsoft Office Products, Adobe Acrobat, and optimally federal
electronic commerce software. A Bachelors degree and two years of
related experience in grant and contract administration is highly
preferred; additional extensive and highly relevant experience may be
substituted for the education requirement. Strong communication and
interpersonal skills, along with a highly developed work ethic are
essential. Candidates should have the ability to execute multiple
demands as individual effort and as part of a cohesive team; skills in
problem solving; and the ability to consider multiple alternatives.

A complete application package will consist of a letter of interest, a
resume and the names of three references that are familiar with the
professional experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Starting Salary Range: $32,000 - $42,000 depending on experience and
qualifications.

Please contact: Caron Boyce, Administrative Specialist, Office of
Research and Sponsored Programs at (785)532-6195 or by e-mail at
xxxxxx@ksu.edu <mailto:xxxxxx@ksu.edu>. For detailed position specifics
contact: Paul Lowe, Assistant Vice Provost for Research and Director
PreAward Services, in the Office of PreAward Services at (785)532-6804,
or by e-mail at xxxxxx@ksu.edu <mailto:xxxxxx@ksu.edu>. Complete
application packages should be sent to the following address:

Chair, Associate Grants & Contracts Specialist Screening Committee

Kansas State University

102 Fairchild Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506-1103

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2004 and will continue
until a suitable candidate is hired.

KSU is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. KSU encourages
diversity among its employees.

11/16/2004

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Paul R. Lowe, CRA
Assistant Vice Provost for Research
 and Director of the Office of Research and
 Sponsored Programs PreAward Services
Kansas State University
2 Fairchild Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-1103
Phone:   (785)532-6804
Fax:     (785)532-5944
URL: http://www.ksu.edu/research

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