Position Opening - Director of Grants & Sponsored Research Tina Leggett 06 Jan 2009 10:08 EST
Director of Grants and Sponsored Research Armstrong Atlantic State University invites applications and nominations for the new position of Director of Grants and Sponsored Research. The university is seeking an experienced professional who can work productively with faculty from its four colleges: Liberal Arts; Science and Technology; Health Professions; and Education. The Director will supervise an experienced grants administrator, receive additional clerical support, and report to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership in all aspects of pre- and post-award activity for externally-funded academic programs and research Provide effective leadership for significantly increasing the university’s research and programmatic grant funding Maintain currency with opportunities, processes, and timelines of a broad range of funding sources, particularly federal agencies, and provide to faculty complete and timely information on available grants Develop a supportive environment in which the Director will energetically encourage proposal development and actively assist faculty, staff, and administrators in preparing competitive proposals to external funding agencies Develop and maintain appropriate operational policies and procedures and effective operation of the office Provide clear post-award direction for and general oversight of grant administration Work closely with the Office of Business and Finance to monitor all funded budgets and ensure fiscal integrity in all grant administration Maintain and document current compliance with applicable federal regulations Qualifications: Earned master’s degree plus experience in administering grant-funded research and sponsored programs and/or grant writing or baccalaureate degree and five years’ experience in administering grant-funded research and sponsored programs and/or grant writing Extensive knowledge of applicable federal regulations and familiarity with the IRB process Ability to work with faculty from a variety of disciplines to encourage a culture of grantsmanship Well-honed skills in both research and technical writing Cultivated understanding of primary granting agency programs/processes and award terms and conditions pertinent to grant-funded research. Experience in administering grant-funded research and sponsored programs at a college or university is strongly preferred Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Letters of application, accompanied by a detailed resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, should be sent to: Dr. Dennis D. Murphy Chair, Director of Grants and Sponsored Research Search Committee Office of Academic Affairs Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997 Review of applications will begin January 19 and continue until the position is filled. Armstrong Atlantic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution subject to Georgia’s Open Records Act. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. For more information about Armstrong please visit our website at http://www.armstrong.edu/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================