OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE:	Contract Administrator

CATEGORY:	Associate Staff, full time, 12-month appointment

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Contract Manager/Team Leader, this
position assumes responsibility for a wide range of research
administration duties which include proposal review, ensuring compliance
with sponsor and university=s policies and procedures, contract
negotiation and acceptance, award processing, subcontracting, post-award
administration, acting as liaison between sponsors and
faculty/departmental administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor=s degree required and at least three years
experience in research administration or similar work.  Knowledge of
Federal Circulars, OMB A-21,
A-110 and A-133 and Federal Acquisition Regulations required.
Experience in negotiating research grant and contract clauses suitable
for a university also required.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
and using database tools preferred.  Proficiency in the following areas:
verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills,
organization skills, and have the ability to reconcile differing
viewpoints.  A strong customer service orientation in a deadline driven
environment is essential.

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Opened until filled

APPLICATIONS:  For full consideration, submit letter of application,
resume and three references (including the names, addresses and
telephone numbers) to:

Anne Geronimo, Associate Director for Research Development
Office of Research Administration and Advancement
University of Maryland at College Park
3112 Lee Building
College Park, MD 20742
xxxxxx@umresearch.umd.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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