While I do agree that our jobs are very cool (I love my job!), we all do have our moments of needing to vent. It's a healthy thing, and not to be confused with dissatisfaction. Lea Hollowell Research Coordinator Office of Sponsored Programs Indiana State University (812)237-8124 >>> Mike McCallister <xxxxxx@UINDY.EDU> 5/8/2009 3:55 PM >>> Yes, let’s do blame it on anything we can identify. That’s one of our traits—having pity parties. We have a toughish job, but it’s our job and it’s just a job. We shouldn’t whine and if we don’t like the constant flux of changing research and technology, we should leave. Jeez, guys—this is great work, why do we complain when it’s hard? Lots of stuff is difficult, more difficult than this. At least we work indoors. Miller time. Spanky From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Narasimhan,Govind Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 3:48 PM To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] why so many job listings? ditto…..also for those of us in this business or otherwise members of NCURA / SRA etc….we may recall conversations about the changing faces in this business….we often talk about succession planning and mentoring and developing future leaders…. Is this an indication that collectively / or as individual institutions we may only being doing a marginal job about the above issues??? Heck it is Friday…..can't be ending the week with that note……lets go with Steves….point….and blame it all on the stimulus funding and gg…. Govind Narasimhan Associate Director - Research Finance Division of Cancer Medicine - Unit 421, FC11.2038 The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas - 77030 Ph: (713) 792-4706 Pgr:(713) 606-1364 Fax:(713) 794-1807 Email: xxxxxx@mdanderson.org From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Theresa Defino Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 2:07 PM To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org Subject: [RESADM-L] why so many job listings? I've been on this list for at least two years and don't remember so many, or at least not at the same time. Is something up? Also, would anyone care to discuss if your U has changed the role of the research adm as you've gone out looking this time? If so, how? Kind regards, Theresa Defino Editor Report on Research Compliance 301-738-3721 xxxxxx@aol.com Sample issue: http://www.aishealth.com/SampleIssues/samplerrc.pdf -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Parkerson-Gray <xxxxxx@ALASKA.EDU> To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org Sent: Fri, 8 May 2009 2:50 pm Subject: [RESADM-L] Job Opening: UAF OSP Pre-Award Research Administrator Are you interested in working in Alaska? :-) The University of Alaska Fairbanks Office of Sponsored Programs is currently recruiting for a Pre-Award Administrator, Grade 79. This job posting closes May 15, 2009. Please see the information here: https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=66967 Please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested. Classification: Admin Specialist 3 Working Title: OSP Pre-Award Administrator Department: F-Sponsored Programs General PCN: 270680 Posting Number: 0057583 Quicklink: <https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=66967> The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides support to UAF faculty and staff applying for external funds for research and other scholarly activities. OSP is also responsible for protecting UAF's interests by reviewing proposals to external funding sponsors for compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, initiating and implementing pre-award policies and procedures, providing training and outreach, and serving as a liaison between sponsors and UAF. OSP Pre-Award Administrators carry out the mission and associated duties of OSP. An OSP Pre-Award Administrator: works with other OSP Pre-Award Administrators to coordinate duties and projects; keeps the OSP Director informed of new developments, information, or situations needing attention; provides information about potential federal, state, and private sources of funding as needed; facilitates the development of high-quality proposals that meet sponsor criteria by assisting with proposal and budget preparation; provides final UAF review on all proposals to be submitted to sponsors before Authorized Organizational Representative approval and submission; acts as a liaison between UAF and sponsors concerning pre-award issues; works with faculty and staff to solve pre-award problems before proposals are submitted to sponsors; an d provides training to faculty and staff on relevant pre-award issues and regulations. For more information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Andrew Parkerson-Gray -- Please note: My e-mail address has changed to: xxxxxx@alaska.edu Please update your address book. Thanks! =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Andrew Parkerson-Gray, CRA Director, UAF Office of Sponsored Programs 909 Koyukuk Drive / P.O. 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