The Office of Sponsored Programs at William Paterson University in
Wayne, NJ is seeking an Assistant Director for Pre-Award Services.
Position description and qualifications appear below.  Please share with
all interested colleagues.

Thank you,

Martin Williams
Director, Sponsored Programs
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ  07470
973-720-2852
xxxxxx@wpunj.edu; www.wpunj.edu/osp

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Assistant Director, Pre-Award Services
Office of Sponsored Programs, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Position: Assistant Director, Pre-Award Services, Job Code 820WEB

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director for Pre-Award Services in the
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has significant responsibility for
the development of proposals to government agencies, public charities
and private foundations. The Assistant Director for Pre-Award Services
works with faculty, staff and administrators to insure that proposals
are fundable and of the highest quality. This is a key support position
coordinating all aspects of pre-award services. The position reports
directly to the Director of the OSP, a university-wide service unit that
reports to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies and
Research. Under the general supervision of the Director, OSP, the
Assistant Director will coordinate pre-award services by providing
technical assistance in grant and consulting contract proposal
development and submission. This will include insuring evaluation
criteria are addressed and proposals are complete; preparing budgets;
providing limited writing support; and providing technical assistance
for proposal submission, particularly in electronic submissions. The
position also provides primary authorship for important projects;
identifies, evaluates and recommends appropriate funding sources;
supervises Graduate Assistants; presents workshops; and maintains and
prepares reports and statistical data.

Qualifications: Three years of appropriate and successful experience
that includes project/program and proposal development, writing and
budgeting; the submission of proposals through electronic systems; the
development of related policies, procedures or practices; the collection
and use of statistics; knowledge of government grant, contract and
compliance regulations; and the ability to establish and maintain
cooperative relationships with academic and administrative employees as
well as funding agency staff. Strong computer skills, especially in the
use of Microsoft Office Suite products, Internet search tools and
electronic databases; and effective written and oral communication
skills, ability to work independently and manage time effectively, and
to work in a team environment. Additional training to enhance the
required knowledge, skills and abilities required for grant development
at an institution of higher education preferred. Experience coordinating
efforts by multiple writers/project directors or experience as a
consultant to several organizations is highly desirable.

Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or
university required; Master's, Doctorate, or other appropriate advanced
degree preferred.

Salary: Positions offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive
benefits package including tuition waiver for dependent children.

Send Information to: Send a letters of application, include Job Code,
accompanied by a recent curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of
three references to Martin Williams, Director of Sponsored Programs, 107
Raubinger Hall, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ
07470 or email xxxxxx@wpunj.edu. William Paterson University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are
encouraged to apply.

William Paterson University: For additional information on the
University and the Office of Sponsored Programs, please follow these
links:  www.wpunj.edu; http://ww2.wpunj.edu/aboutus/universityfacts.cfm;
www.wpunj.edu/osp.

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