Position Announcements - Univ of Maryland, College Park Katie Petrone 08 Apr 2008 08:50 EST
Please find below a position announcement for two openings at the University of Maryland, College Park. ******************************************************************************************************************************* Positions # 106620 &106624 OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Coordinator (Contract Administrator) CATEGORY: Exempt, full time, 12-month appointment RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to an Assistant Director, this position assumes responsibility for a wide range of sponsored project administration duties, which include providing proposal development assistance and review, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university’s policies and procedures, negotiating contracts, accepting and managing awards, drafting and administering subawards, and acting as liaison between sponsors and faculty/departmental administrators. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required and a minimum of three years experience in research administration or similar work. Familiarity with federal sponsors’ policies and regulations. Familiarity with OMB Circulars A-21, A-110 and A-133 and Federal Acquisition Regulations required. Experience in negotiating research grant and contract clauses suitable for a university preferred. Electronic proposal submissions experience via Grants.gov highly desirable. 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 the ability to reconcile differing viewpoints. A strong customer service orientation in a deadline driven environment is essential. SALARY: Ranges between upper 40’s-low 50’s and commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. POSITION AVAILABLE: opened until filled APPLICATION DEADLINE: For best consideration, submit a letter of application, resume and three references (including the names, addresses and telephone numbers) to: Search Committee Chairperson Office of Research Administration and Advancement University of Maryland at College Park 3128 Lee Building College Park, MD 20742 THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. **************************************************************************************************************************** ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================