(1) Associate Director (Search Extended)
(2) Post Award Grant Manager

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Associate Director (UCP X) - Search Extended
Office for Sponsored Programs

The Office for Sponsored Programs, central research administration
office at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is seeking a
high-energy professional to assist in the fiscal and administrative
management and leadership of the sponsored research enterprise at the
University of Connecticut.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Associate
Director provides authoritative leadership in interpretation and
implementation of federal, state and other policies (OMB Circulars A-21,
A-133, and A-110 and the Cost Accounting Standards) and assists in the
coordination and management of the day-to-day activities of the office,
including supervision and professional direction of staff.  The
Associate Director provides oversight for preparation of all sponsored
research and fiscal reports required by outside agencies and approves
proposals, contracts, agreements and administrative actions in the
absence of the Executive Director.

The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in a business field
and ten or more years of progressively responsible, advanced
financial/accounting and management experience, preferably in higher
education research administration.  Comprehensive knowledge of sound
financial management and accounting practices and principles and the
ability to independently analyze/interpret complex issues with legal and
fiscal implications required.  MBA/CPA preferred; CRA desirable.
Commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Superior management and communication skills, policy development
experience, and customer service orientation required.  This is a
full-time, twelve-month permanent position, salary commensurate with
experience.  Please see website for full advertisement and position
description:  www.osp.uconn.edu.

Screening will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may
apply in confidence by sending a cover letter, resume and three
references to: Laurie Pudlo, Office for Sponsored Programs, University
of Connecticut, 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133, Storrs, CT
06269-1133. Applications will be accepted by email (single electronic
file preferred) at xxxxxx@uconn.edu or by fax at (860) 486-3726.
(Search # 07A054)

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Revised - Search Extended

Grants and Contracts Specialist I or II (UCP VI or VII)
Post Award Grant Manager
Office for Sponsored Programs

The Office for Sponsored Programs at the University of Connecticut,
Storrs Campus, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to
manage sponsored research accounts in accordance with Federal and State
laws, University policies and sponsor guidelines.

The position requires a strong accounting background and use of sound
fiscal practices to perform complex grant accounting functions
including:  Interpretation of grant terms and conditions to ensure
proper account set-up; preparation and input of budgets into mainframe
accounting and grant tracking systems; ongoing monitoring of accounting
and financial activity on sponsored project accounts; final
determination of the allowability of expenditures; review and approval
of budget revisions; and preparation of journal entries for corrections
or adjustments to grant accounts.

The grant manager will work with University administrators and
researchers and advise in interpretation and application of relevant
policies and regulations on budgetary issues affecting project accounts.
The grant manager will also act as a liaison between the University,
sponsor and Principal Investigator, provide oversight or assistance to
meet reporting obligations at account closeout, maintain complete and
accurate records and documentation, and exercise good judgment in
clarifying and resolving issues of concern.  The incumbent will identify
and make recommendations for improvement of current practices, and
perform other tasks as required.

Required qualifications and skills include a Bachelor's degree in
accounting or related field plus four years of relevant experience, or
eight years of relevant experience in a business organization or
government agency where the primary day-to-day duties of the position
included the preparation and processing of accounting and budget
transactions.  Candidates should have demonstrated experience reading,
interpreting and applying Federal and State laws and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to think
critically, flexibly and analytically, and ability to work independently
or collaboratively in a team environment required.

The candidate should be proficient with the use of computerized
spreadsheet, database and word processing applications, Microsoft Office
Suite preferred.  Experience using a mainframe application such as FRS
and/or experience using an electronic research administration system
such as InfoEd a plus.

This is a full-time, twelve-month, permanent position.  Rank and salary
will be commensurate with experience.

Screening will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
send a cover letter, resume and three references to: Laurie Pudlo,
Office for Sponsored Programs, University of Connecticut, 438 Whitney
Road Extension, Unit 1133, Storrs, CT 06269-1133.  Applications will be
accepted by e-mail (single file preferred) at xxxxxx@uconn.edu or
by fax at (860) 486-3726.  (Search # 07A032)

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Laurie N. Pudlo
Administrative Manager
University of Connecticut
Office for Sponsored Programs
438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133
Storrs, CT 06269-1133
(860) 486-4247 Direct
(860) 486-3622 Main
(860) 486-3726 FAX
xxxxxx@uconn.edu
www.osp.uconn.edu

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Laurie N. Pudlo
Administrative Manager
University of Connecticut
Office for Sponsored Programs
438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133
Storrs, CT 06269-1133
(860) 486-4247 Direct
(860) 486-3622 Main
(860) 486-3726 FAX
xxxxxx@uconn.edu
www.osp.uconn.edu

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