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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/

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