AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Contracts & Grants Administrator

The Office of Sponsored Programs at Auburn University is seeking
candidates for the position of  Contracts & Grants Administrator.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting final
negotiations for contracts and subcontracts; advising and assisting
faculty in the preparation of applications for funding and ensuring
compliance with university and sponsor policies, procedures and
requirements; advising and assisting in the procurement, management,
accountability and reporting of equipment when there exists a direct
relationship to a contract or a grant; preparing and reporting on
utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses in sponsored programs;
and writing, negotiating and monitoring subrecipient agreements.

The minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED plus seven
years of Basic Contracting/Procurement, Business Law or Business
Administration experience; OR an Associate's degree plus five years of
fore mentioned experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts,
Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Business Administration or a related
area.
Desired qualifications include: strong interpersonal and written
communication skills; excellent time management and organization skills;
the ability to perform high quality work in a dynamic and fast paced
environment; computer experience with specific skills in
word-processing, database, spreadsheet software, Macintosh and PC
(windows) environments; contracts and grants experience; general
knowledge of and ability to consistently and accurately apply Federal
regulation and cost accounting standards to sponsored programs; and
general knowledge of state and local laws as they relate to sponsored
programs.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

Refer to Requisition # 20933 and apply on-line at:

www.auemployment.com

on any computer with Internet access. If you need any assistance,
contact Auburn University's Department of Human Resources at (334)
844-4145 or your local state employment service office. Internet Access
is also available through your public library.

Review of applications will begin after July 1, 2005.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Martha M. Taylor
Assistant Vice President for Research
310 Samford Hall
Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5131
334-844-4438
334-844-5953 (fax)
xxxxxx@auburn.edu
http://www.auburn.edu/research/vpr/contracts

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