Position Announcement - Grant & Contract Administrator Ruth B Smith 21 Jul 2006 09:52 EST
Dear Colleagues, We are looking for a preaward administrator to join our team. Please share our announcement with others you think may be interested. For additional information about the Old Dominion University Research Foundation, please visit our website. Cordially, Ruth Smith Executive Director Old Dominion University Research Foundation Ph 757-683-4293, ext. 600 Fax 757-683-5290 Mobile Ph 757-469-5675 Grant & Contract Administrator Old Dominion University Research Foundation BACKGROUND: Old Dominion University Research Foundation provides fiscal and administrative services in support of the research and sponsored program activities of Old Dominion University. Research Foundation operations consist of accounting, sponsored programs, payroll, purchasing, human resources, computer support and office services support. This position is in the sponsored programs department principally performing preaward administration and managing a limited number of projects on a “soup to nuts” basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent works in a team setting with other Grant and Contract Administrators. Primary responsibilities include budget preparation, proposal submission, preparing and negotiating agreements and assuring high quality customer service by maintaining effective communications. Sponsored programs staff members also establish project accounts, approve expenditures and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, forms and guidelines for the conduct and management of research. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience. Demonstrated ability to review and interpret policies and procedures involving complex problems requiring substantial independent judgment. Interpersonal skills are required to work effectively in situations involving competing opinions, significant deadline pressure or multiple competing tasks. SALARY: This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefit program. Salary level is commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, send a resume and transmittal letter with salary history and requirements to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508, or e-mail to xxxxxx@odu.edu. Please specify Job #06032. AA/EOE ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================