OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
http://www.umresearch.umd.edu/ORAA/

TITLE: Coordinator (Contract Administrator), Position No. 106605

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: Salary ranges from low to mid 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.

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